The team would inspect the impacts of the operation of Australian-owned OceanaGold in Nueva Vizcaya and Glencore-SMI in South Cotabato to the environment and the communities said Peter Brock, chairperson of the Action and Peace for Development in the Philippines (APDP).
The Department of Finance approved the funding of two projects worth P35 million in Bicol and upland communities in Ifugao.
Militant group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan in Southern Mindanao urged for a speedy investigation of top officials over the deadly clash in Mamasapano, Maguindanao that killed dozens of police.
The annual Lunhaw awards that give recognition to green and sustainable practices by individuals and groups has extended deadline of receiving entries.