HE details have yet to be revealed but the Catholic Church believes the upcoming executive order of President Benigno Aquino III on mining will not cure the ill-effects of the multi-billion dollar industry to the environment and communities.
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said they are not totally against mining but measures should be required to safeguard the environment, and protect the rights of indigenous groups, who are normally displaced because of these projects.
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