The number of signatures represents 75.85 percent of Romblon province’s voting population.
Last year, Gov. Firmalo declared a moratorium on mining in Romblon after the three municipalities in Sibuyan Island issued a joint resolution against metallic mining.
The order was also issued because of the imminent danger brought by mercury use in small-scale gold mining assessed by Blacksmith Institute and NGO Ban Toxics.
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