The question lies with the people, their willingness to open the doors of the town to another mining venture, if they are willing to set aside the problems of the past and reach out to this new prospect.
Until the decision is met by the real townsfolk of Mankayan, the fate of the town in terms of progress and development hangs in the balance as well as the multi million investment of the mining firm, the mining waiting game continues.
Another mining giant, Philex, has been toppled over by a defective tailings pond causing its abrupt halt in operations, with highland folk fearing for a loss of livelihood and immeasurable environmental damage.
The leak in its tailings pond 3 has given environmental and labor groups something to talk about sparking endless debates on safety, environmental protection and liability.
As the people look on to next move of business tycoon Manny Pangilinan, local miners and those relying on the mines as their lifeblood, hold their breath and wait.
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