Fifteen representatives from Kidapawan, Marbel and Digos met on 14 October 2011 at Marbel Bishop’s Residence.
Total signatures gathered against open pit mining: 106,047. Marbel – 57,988. Digos – 38,766. Kidapawan – 9,293. These will be presented to President Aquino when two bishops and some representatives will meet with the President.
The 15 members present agreed to petition President Aquino to declare protected areas these mountain ranges: Roxas which separates Allah Valley and Koronadal Valley; Daguma which separates Allah Valley from Sarangani and contains Lakes Sebu, Lahit and Siloton as well as Mt. Parker; and Quezon where Mt. Matutum is located.
