Sparing Guimaras in mining areas list still uncertain

It’s still a very long way for Guimarasnons in their fight against the entry of large scale mining activities as Department of Environment and Natural Resources Office (DENR) Secretary Lito Atienza is non-committal to spare the island from the list of areas in the country open for mining.
Guimaras Gov. Felipe Hilan Nava, who met with […]

DENR assures thorough study of mining applications in Guimaras

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has committed to make a thorough review of all mining applications in the island province of Guimaras.
“All pending applications will be under serious study,” said DENR Secretary Jose “Lito” Atienza during a recent visit here.
Guimaras Gov. Felipe Nava said the communities oppose the move on large-scale mining […]