‘Philippine Mining Act Cannot Be Saved By Executive Order’ – Environmentalists

“When they destroy what’s underneath, where would they relocate those who live above it?” asked Sr. Stella Matutina. She shared how in some places in the Caraga region, for example, the people have to evacuate every six months due to the simultaneous entry of mining firms and the military. More than 42-percent of Caraga’s lands are covered by mining permits and applications, excluding areas approved for coal mining, said Sr. Stella.
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