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Chamber of Mines of the Philippines chairman Mike Toledo delivers the welcome remarks at the launch of the ‘Living with a Brighter Future’ documentary which aims to raise awareness about the responsible mining practices of mining companies in the Philippines.The Philippine mining industry is calling for increased collaboration to strengthen responsible mining practices.
“Mining companies have made substantial contributions to local communities through its Social Development and Management Program or SDMP. Additionally, the industry’s environmental commitments have been significant,” said Chamber of Mines of the Philippines chairperson Mike Toledo. The program has invested billions in various initiatives since 2002, positively impacting over 1,160 barangays.The documentary highlights collaborative efforts between mining companies, local communities, and local government units across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
Mining companies allocated P387.81 billion for environmental programs and pledged P6.72 billion for the rehabilitation of decommissioned mines as of December 2023.
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