Read more about the article Not anti mining: Duterte administration to push for ‘responsible mining’
Incoming Presidential spokesperson Ernie Abella (left) and Presidential Communications Secretary-designate Martin Andanar bare a few details on the inauguration of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte to reporters at a press conference in Davao City on Wednesday afternoon, June 22. Duterte will takes his oath as President of the Philippines on June 30 at the Rizal Hall in Malacañang Palace. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Not anti mining: Duterte administration to push for ‘responsible mining’

Incoming Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said that the next government is “definitely not anti-mining” ?but insisted the Duterte administration is committed to push for responsible mining.

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Read more about the article Environmental group supports Lopez’ appointment as DENR secretary
Environment advocate Gina Lopez accepted the offer of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte to head the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. (Photo by Kalikasan People's Network for the Environment)

Environmental group supports Lopez’ appointment as DENR secretary

The Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment (Kalikasan PNE) welcomed the appointment of Gina Lopez, a known advocate for the environment, as secretary to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

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Read more about the article Environmental tax earnings eyed for watershed protection
ATERSHED PROTECTION. Mary Ann Fuertes (right) and Chinkie Peleno-Colle (left) of Interface Development Intervention (IDIS) who are also members of the Watershed Management Council (WMC) provided the media during the regular Kapehan sa Dabaw at SM City on Monday with updates to the undertakings of the council in relation to the protection of watershed areas and riverbanks in Davao City. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Environmental tax earnings eyed for watershed protection

The environmental council here plans to use environmental tax collection for programs and projects that would contribute to watershed protection.

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