Siltation is a problem in the coastal village of Cagdianao in the muni
cipality of Claver, Surigao del Norte, no thanks to mining operations, as shown in this file photo taken June 2014. Local fisherfolks claim they are now deprived of their livelihood because of the dwindling marine resources because of pollution from mining operations.

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