MANILA, Philippines – Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu on Tuesday, July 25, renewed his commitment to strictly enforce mining and environmental regulations following President Rodrigo Duterte’s scathing remarks against mining companies during his second State of the Nation Address (SONA). “Mining operations found violating laws, rules, and regulations will have to pay the price for damage caused, continue reading : Cimatu: Mines that violate laws will be fined, suspended, or closed
MBG 7 to boost ties with LGUs in curbing illegal mining
THE Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) 7 will boost its partnership with local government units (LGUs) in stopping illegal mining and quarrying activities in Central Visayas, amid the call for responsible mining. “There is no way to stop mining, but there is a way to stop illegal mining,” said Department of Environment and Natural Resources continue reading : MBG 7 to boost ties with LGUs in curbing illegal mining