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BiliranIsland.com
First Posted 22:08:00 12/05/2012
Last Updated 12:22:00 12/06/2012
After long, tedious and controversial sessions marked by heated arguments in the Municipality of Caibiran, a Resolution Endorsing and Supporting the Exploration Drilling of Biliran Geothermal Inc. in the Municipality was finally approved on 5 December 2012 on a special afternoon session of the Municipal Council by a majority (6-5) decision. Municipal Councilors who voted for the approval were: Hon. Rommel Berdal (the proponent), Hon. Salvador Rosaupan, Hon. Marlo Villasin, Hon. Jad Cyrel, Hon. Nedruda Nestorio Rosario and Vice-mayor Gracia Baribe.
December 3, 2012 SB session and presentation in Caibiran with Orka Energy representative David Stefansson, BGI representatives Nilo Apuada (geologist) and Atty. Thea Gicela Nueva-Zamora
Councilors who voted against the exploration drilling despite strong public clamor felt on several public consultations held in the affected barangays were: Hon. Gerry Colantro, Hon. Edwin Pantas, Hon. Marilyn Joboco, Hon. Lorna Ferguson and Hon. Naricris Go.