THE return of open-pit mining promises a boost to the economy, possibly at the expense of degrading the environment and living conditions for residents near the mines, a University of the Philippines (UP) academic said. READ:
“From the view of sustainable development, the decision might not be right considering the impact of large-scale mining on local communities. While there might be economic benefits that can be gained from implementing this liberal policy on mining and granting new permits, these benefits, however, have to be weighed against the long-term impact of mining activities on the environment and the lives of the people,” according to political scientist Ruth R.
“Mr. Duterte even directed the to review all mining permits and ensure compliance of mining companies to all government standards and regulations. It would be recalled that this strong position against mining was implemented by Ms. Regina L. Lopez,” she added. “After Ms. Lopez’s exit from the DENR, the position on mining gradually shifted. In his later SONAs, Mr. Duterte no longer talked about mining. The focus shifted to cleaning up Boracay and Manila Bay.
“There have been several studies made on the consequences of mining on people’s lives as well as on the environment. There are communities that have been divided because of the issue of mining, primarily because there are people who gain and there are those who lose,” she added.“In other words, even if the mining company can be a potential provider of employment, not everyone in the community can be hired by the mining company.
Open-pit “only creates very small number of jobs and a paltry amount of value to the Philippine economy” at the expense of degrading the environment, PAMALAKAYA National Charmain Fernando L. Hicap said in a statement.
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.
Checkpoints set up to enforce firearm ban before May 9 election - BusinessWorld OnlinePHILIPPINE police set up almost 2,000 checkpoints nationwide as an election gun ban took effect on Sunday. READ:
Read more »
Philippines records highest daily coronavirus infections at 28,707 - BusinessWorld OnlineCORONAVIRUS infections in the Philippines continued to climb as health authorities reported record infections of 28,707 on Sunday. READ:
Read more »
Manila ramps pediatric vaccination, booster shots - BusinessWorld OnlineTHE CITY government of Manila ramped up its vaccination program against coronavirus with sites open over the weekend for 12-17 year olds and booster shots, with services also offered to non-residents. READ:
Read more »
Gov't urged to implement nationwide academic remedial program - BusinessWorld OnlineA SENATOR on Sunday urged the government to implement a nationwide remedial program for students, after the Education department announced the suspension of in-person classes in areas under Alert Level 3. READ:
Read more »
Omicron wave could push hospitalizations to record in Philippines - BusinessWorld OnlineELMER G. CASTILLO, 37, got his fist vaccine dose against the coronavirus on Dec. 3, under threat of the campsite he manages in Nagsasa Cove in San Antonio, Zambales getting shuttered.
Read more »
Subsidies for GOCCs decline in November - BusinessWorld OnlineSUBSIDIES extended to government-owned companies fell by 46% year on year to P12.33 billion in November, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said. READ:
Read more »