Semirara Island
Geography | |
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Location | Tablas Strait |
Coordinates | 12°03′22.6″N 121°23′07.1″E / 12.056278°N 121.385306°E |
Archipelago | Caluya |
Area | 55 km2 (21 sq mi)[1] |
Administration | |
Province | Antique |
Municipality | Caluya |
Barangays | Alegria Semirara Tinogbok |
Largest settlement | Semirara (pop. 13,605) |
Demographics | |
Population | 19,934 (2020)[2] |
Semirara is an island in the
History
The island was declared a mineral reservation by President
Administration
Semirara Island is part of the municipality of
Geography
Semirara is an island which has a land area of about 55 square kilometers (21 sq mi).[1] The island also has a saltwater lake in its southeastern portion, which was the former site of the Unong mine. A freshwater lake also exists north of the island where the Panian mine used to be.[8]
Coal mining
There are two active coal mines operated by the Semirara Mining and Power Corp as of January 2020; the Narra Pit and the Molave Pit, both of which are 400 hectares (990 acres) each.[6] Coal in Semirara is characterized as sub-bituminous C coal with a high moisture content based on ASTM.[9]
- List of coal mines
- Narra Pit (2016–)
- Molave Pit (2016–)
- Panian Pit (1999–2016)
- Unong Pit (1984–2000)
Transportation
Semirara has an
Environment
Semirara is host to 21 mangrove species which accounts for 60 percent of the total of 35 recorded mangrove species in the Philippines. Waste produced as a byproduct of coal mining in Semirara has been a concern by residents.[11] Waters adjacent to Semirara also host all recorded giant clam species in the Philippines.[1]
The Semirara Marine Hatchery Laboratory was set up in 2010 by SPMC in the island as the marine rehabilitation arm of the company as well as to develop marine-based livelihood for its host communities.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Gonzales, Iris (30 April 2017). "Unexpected treasures at Semirara". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ^ Census of Population (2020). Table B - Population and Annual Growth Rates by Province, City, and Municipality - By Region. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ a b c Burgos, Nestor Jr. (22 February 2013). "After disaster, Semirara life redefined". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ^ Burgos, Nestor Jr. (14 October 2019). "Review Antique islands' mining status, DENR asked". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ^ Inquirer, Philippine Daily (15 February 2013). "In the know: Semirara Mining Corp". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ^ a b c Rivera, Danessa (18 January 2020). "Semirara to expand coal mine area in Antique". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ^ "Minutes of the Annual Stockholders' Meeting of Semirara Mining And Power Corporation" (PDF). Semirara Mining And Power Corporation. 2 May 2017. p. 3. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
...the Board of Investments approved the registration of Narra and Molave mine projects with full ITH incentives. Both new mines achieved commercial operation last October 2016.
- ^ Domingo, Ronnel W. (8 August 2017). "Panian mine rehab efforts on track". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
- ^ "The Current Status of Coal Mining" (PDF). JICA: 59–60.
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(help) - ^ "EIS Summary For The Public Semirara Coal Mine Expansion Project" (PDF). Environmental Management Bureau. p. ES-2. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
- ^ "Semirara folk score pollution of coastal resources". GMA News. 28 February 2009. Retrieved 27 March 2021.