Claver LGU, TMC host 1st Jigging, Shore Casting Competition

By: Philippine Resources November 01, 2022

CLAVER, Surigao del Norte—Adding more proof that mining and tourism can harmoniously coexist, Claver local government unit in partnership with Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC) hosted the first-ever jigging and shore casting competition in the municipality on September 2 to 4, 2022.

The competition, done in cooperation with the Marajaw Surigao Anglers, forms part of the Claver’s Panaghiusa Festival this year.

The activity aims to showcase the municipality’s abundant marine resources that exist alongside the presence of the mining industry.

The opening program kicked off with a tree planting activity at the TMC Biodiversity Area.

TMC Resident Mine Manager, Engr. Artemio E. Valeroso, welcomed the LGU Claver officials, headed by Mayor Georgia D. Gokiangkee, and the anglers all-over Mindanao.

The anglers also visited TMC’s Lantaw Bay Garden which offers an overlooking view of TMC’s wharf and rehabilitated areas.

“An niagi, daghan mga issues ang Claver mahitungod na sa atong mga minahan. So karon, atong na prove, napamatud-an nato, nga ang atong kadagatan limpyo ug ang atong mga kaisdaan healthy gajud sila (In the past, Claver had many issues concerning its mining operations. But now we have proven that our waters are clean and our fishes are healthy),” said Mayor Gokiangkee, who led the ceremonial jigging during the opening program in Barangay Hayanggabon.

Indeed, Claver’s abundant marine resources is being complemented by the local mining sector’s value-adding projects, chief of which is the provision of training for fisherfolk, financial assistance, product development, and various types of assistance.


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