PROPOSED MINING PORT on CATO's SHORELINE

Residents of Cato voiced out their disapproval against the construction of mining port today, February 12, 2012 during a "public hearing" as they say it, held  at the vicinity of PETRON station, owned by Mrs. Letty Beltran. The meeting was initiated by the barangay chairman Maniago to get a consensus whether the locals are for or against the construction of Mining port in Cato particularly in Amianan. Proposed location of the alleged second terminal port was formerly owned by Juan Meru family.

The proposed location was allegedly bought by the current mayor, Hon. Ruperto Martinez. It was said that it was about to be leased to a foreign-owned mining company. However, a resident mentioned that she sold her property to a private company with office located in Quezon Avenue, Manila. She has no clear idea though if this is the same company that plans to establish a terminal port in Cato. Moreover, another family, owner of house and lot, has sold that property but has not relocated yet as of this writing since full payment for the property has not been given yet.

Currently, the first terminal port is being readied in the so-called BAGATAN area. The property was  formerly owned by Ruiz family. The picture below shows the activity being done on this project.

Backhoe at work digging,  unloading red sand and stones delivered by trucks.

Shoreline in Bagatan now with red sand and stones