AdvertisementsThe Concerned Citizens of Santa Cruz, Zambales (CCOS), Defend Zambales and several peoples’ organizations oppose the operation of four mining companies they accused of harming the environment and their livelihood. During the hearing, representatives of the four mining companies denied knowledge of the destructions their operations have caused and told the SP that they only conduct hauling operations. The mining companies also denied having opened new extraction activities or expansions. Angel Magsaysay warned the mining operators that the provincial government has the primordial obligation to protect its citizens and its environment. “What we need are investors, like mining operators, to be responsible to the communities where their operations are based,” Deloso said.

Source: Manila Times October 06, 2017 12:56 UTC