Mining outlook

Chamber of Mines of the Philippines president Atty. Michael Toledo (second from right) receives a token of appreciation after delivering a speech on the mining industry during the 3rd regular meeting of the Consular Corps of the Philippines. With him are (from left) Consul General Javier Martin of Spain, vice dean of the Consular Corps; Jesus Pineda Jr., honorary consul to Fiji; and Sergio Ortiz-Luis, Jr., consul general to Romania and dean of the Consular Corps of the Philippines. Toledo capped his speech with a wish list for the next administration that included a call for a better business environment for mining.