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Experts: Declare protected areas ‘off-limits’ to mining

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Business Mirror (Philippines)

Publication Date
2017-08-07

Environment Secretary Roy A. Cimatu last Monday vowed to uphold at least one policy pronouncement made by his predecessor, Regina Paz L. Lopez—declaring watersheds “off-limits” to mining operations. Watersheds are home to a diverse species of plants and animals, including those that are considered as site-endemic or unique to the Philippines—some of which are situated within protected areas (PAs) under the National Integrated Protected Areas System (Nipas) Act.

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