Anti-mining advocates secure local government seats in Palawan
Anti-mining advocates in southern Palawan secured key local government posts after winning in last Monday’s elections. Based on a report ...
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COMELEC asked to disqualify ex-Palawan Gov
The Commission on Elections was asked to bar former Palawan Gov. Mario Joel Reyes from running for his former position ...
Mining chamber to next admin: Allow industry to “flourish”
The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) is hopeful that the next administration will assure a stable business environment ...
Pacquiao would regulate issuance of mining permits
Should he win the highest position in the government, Sen. Manny Pacquiao will regulate the issuance of new mining permits ...
Marcos Jr. says he’s wary of open-pit mining
While he believes that mining is a “valuable source of revenue for the government," former senator and presidential candidate Ferdinand ...
Isko for expansion of mining industry
Incumbent Manila Mayor and presidential candidate Isko Moreno is looking to expand the country’s mining industry following the lifting of ...
Robredo: Systems needed for locals to benefit most from mining
Vice President Leni Robredo said that mechanisms must be put in place to make sure that locals, especially indigenous peoples, ...
Ping: “Palakasan” a roadblock to responsible mining
The “palakasan” system in the mining industry is one of the reasons why responsible mining is not properly practiced in ...
Leni supports responsible mining
Vice President and presidential candidate Leni Robredo said she favors mining, as long as it is done responsibly and that ...
Miners looking for policy direction from presidential bets
The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (CoMP) may be delighted with the Duterte administration's lifting of the ban on ...
