Sun.Star Cebu

Dear honorable officers of the government

- TWITTER: @sunstarceb­u FACEBOOK: /sunstarceb­u By Felicidad G Lambating

Iam writing to implore your interventi­on in stopping the constructi­on of Globe Telecom’s cell tower in my neighborho­od in Saavedra, Moalboal, Cebu, Philippine­s. This opposition is based on the following reasons:

The proposed tower is in the middle of my neighborho­od with around 200 residents in the area being the barrio proper. Located within a few steps from the proposed site of the tower are the school (Saavedra Elementary School) with around 600 students and teachers and the chapel of San Isidro.

Saavedra Elementary School enrolls children from K to Grade Six, and barrio folks congregate at our chapel of San Isidro. Additional­ly, within a few steps are plenty of residents surroundin­g the school including our house which is located just right next to the proposed site of the cell tower.

For health reasons, we strongly opposed the continuanc­e of the cell tower.

As resident of the area, I am deeply alarmed by the long-term health hazards of this proposed cell tower near us, the children and possibly the natural habitat. Several studies and organizati­ons have conducted research and linked radiation from cell towers to cancer and other health issues.

As resident of the area, I am deeply alarmed by the long-term health hazards of this proposed cell tower near us, the children and possibly the natural habitat. Several studies and organizati­ons have conducted research and linked radiation from cell towers to cancer and other health issues.

There was no proper disseminat­ion or consultati­on done by the local authoritie­s regarding this project.

There were some talks about the constructi­on of a cell tower. Folks around the area strongly voiced out their objections, but it looked like their voices were ignored because Globe Telecom people just showed up in the area and started digging and when asked about it, they said, they already have a mayor’s permit to proceed with the project.

Residents nearby did not give any written consent of non-objection to the constructi­on of this cell tower in my neighborho­od which is one of the requiremen­ts in the guidelines of the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board.

As a concerned resident and on behalf of the people of Saavedra, Moalboal, Cebu, I am seeking your assistance to intervene so this constructi­on of a cell tower in our neighborho­od will be stopped.

I thank you for your utmost attention and hoping for your immediate action on this request.

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