ILOILO CITY – Sen. Loren Legarda has joined the public opposition against the proposal of an attached agency of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to designate four upland towns of Antique province as mining reservations.
ILOILO CITY – Sen. Loren Legarda has joined the public opposition against the proposal of an attached agency of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to designate four upland towns of Antique province as mining reservations.The DENR Mines and Geosciences Bureau-6 proposed to designate the towns of Patnongon, San Remigio, Valderrama, and Sibalom as mineral reservations.
“ Antique’s true wealth lies in its people, culture, and environment. Mining activities will disrupt livelihoods, destroy natural habitats, and risk the cultural legacy that Antiqueños have preserved for generations,” Legarda said. Antique is the home province of the country’s largest national mining reserve in Semirara Island in the northwestern town of Caluya.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Iloilo City PDLs celebrate DinagyangILOILO CITY – This city is celebrating its annual Dinagyang Festival and no one was left behind.
Read more »
Iloilo City Extends Deadline for Removal of Overhead Wires Along Diversion RoadIloilo City has granted public utility companies an extension until April 2025 to remove overhead wires and cables along Diversion Road. The deadline was initially set for January 16, 2024, but has been pushed back to allow companies more time to comply with regulations mandating underground cable placement in key areas.
Read more »
Iloilo City Police Secure Peaceful INC Rally for National UnityThe Iloilo City Police Office (Icpo) successfully ensured the safety and smooth execution of an Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) rally for national peace at the Iloilo Freedom Grandstand on January 13, 2025. The event, attended by approximately 18,000 participants, promoted unity and cooperation among attendees from Panay and Guimaras Islands. The Icpo, working with local government units, law enforcement agencies, and volunteer groups, implemented a comprehensive security plan that included personnel deployment, checkpoints, and patrols. The rally concluded without major security incidents.
Read more »
Peace and Order Bring Positive Changes to Iloilo City's Barrio ObreroBarrio Obrero, once notorious for crime, is experiencing a transformation thanks to strengthened peace and order. The barangay signed a 50-year agreement with the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) to house Police Station 8, installed over 50 CCTV cameras, and is working on improving its infrastructure to mitigate fire risks.
Read more »
P714,000 ‘shabu’ seized from high-value suspect in Iloilo CitySunStar Publishing Inc.
Read more »
Scoot to launch direct flights to Iloilo City in April, offering twice weekly serviceScoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, is launching direct flights to Iloilo City, aiming to enhance connectivity and bolster tourism in the region.
Read more »