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10 21 Illegally collected Guano deposits seized in Monkayo Davao de Oro 2Through a phone call made by a concerned citizen, 68 sacks of piled and abandoned guano deposits in Brgy. Casoon, Monkayo, Davao de Oro were apprehended and seized by technical personnel of DENR XI’s CENRO Monkayo together with the Punong Barangay Of Casoon, Hon. Anastacio Esguerra in early September of this year.

Upon actual ground inspection and verification, it was found out that the guano deposits that were abandoned along the road were sourced from Combilan Cave located in Purok 6, Barangay Casoon.

Said illegal extraction of guano deposits has violated section 7(b) of the Republic Act No. 9072. Anyone found guilty of this act is punishable by imprisonment from at least two (2) years or a fine of atleast Twenty thousand pesos (P20,000) or both at the discretion of the Court.

It has also violated the Republic Act No. 7942 (Philippine Mining Act Of 1995) and the Department Administrative Order (Dao) No. 2010-21 an act instituting a new system of mineral resources exploration, development, utilization and conservation. If found guilty, the violator shall be liable to pay damages and compensation for the minerals removed, extracted, and disposed of, on top of the imprisonment and fines imposed on the culprit.

The DENR is the lead agency which is mandated to manage, protect and conserve the caves and cave resources in country. Any alteration, extraction and collection of our cave resources without permit is prohibited and is against the aforementioned laws.

While resolving the case and halt the occurrence of said violations, the DENR has been intensifying its conduct of Communication Education and Public Awareness on RA 9072 and R.A. 7942.

This office appreciates the help and cooperation of the public when it comes to conservation of our natural resources.

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