Former president Rodrigo Duterte signed the Financial and Technical Assistance Agreement 1 in June 2021, renewing OceanaGold’s contract to resume the Didipio Gold-Copper Mining project operations. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOTHE Diocese of Bayombong said it will continue to stand up to prevent the harmful effects of mining in the province of Nueva Vizcaya. Bishop Jose Elmer Mangalinao said the danger caused by mining in the province is no longer fair, especially regarding the safety of the community and nature. "The destruction caused by mining companies far outweighs whatever benefits they give to the workers, barangay, towns, and the national government," said Mangalinao in a statement. Former president Rodrigo Duterte signed the Financial and Technical Assistance Agreement 1 in June 2021, renewing OGPI's contract to resume the Didipio Gold-Copper Mining project operations.

Source: Manila Times July 23, 2022 04:35 UTC