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The presence of foreign nationals allegedly working in mining operations in the country is a cause of concern for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources .At the Saturday News Forum, DENR Assistant Secretary Rochelle Gamboa said, “It has always been a concern.”The Environment official was sought to comment on a recent raid in Paracale , Camarines Norte, during which 11 Chinese nationals were arrested for working in an illegal mining site in Paracale while having only tourist visas.
”Gamboa said there was a proposal to have a Mines and Geosciences Bureau personnel in each mining project to monitor compliance of mining firms with the prevailing laws.“I don’t know if that will be pursued or if it is open to mining companies as well… That’s being discussed,” she said.The DENR official said the alleged illegal mining operation in Camarines Norte is still undergoing investigation “so we can’t provide the data but we will provide as soon as the case has been filed.
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