DENR eyes large mining firms as ‘big brothers’
By Rio N. Araja The Department of Environment and Natural Resources wants large mining companies to act as “big brothers” ...
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5 largest miners express interest in PH investments
The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines said Tuesday the world’s five largest mining companies expressed keen interest to pursue ...
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DENR chief vows to impose higher excise tax on mining
Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu on Thursday vowed to impose higher excise taxes for mining companies, saying that these would result ...
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‘Increase LGU share of mining revenue’
A special mining study urged government to increase the share of local governments and allow mining companies to pay local ...
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Cimatu reviews mining report
Mining companies should comply with all existing mining and environmental laws if they want their operations to continue, Environment Secretary ...
Read moreMiners get Rody’s two cents worth
THE mining companies should follow environment laws if they want to continue their businesses, President Rodrigo Duterte said as he ...
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Mining tax hike mulled
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte on Monday threatened to impose higher taxes on mining companies or shut them down if they fail ...
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Mining review still a go
FINANCE Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said Wednesday Environment Secretary Regina Lopez’s decision to close or suspend 28 mining companies would ...
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‘Gina’s order favored family business’
ENVIRONMENT Secretary Regina Lopez has issued a memo that excludes certain quarrying activities—including those of her family-owned First Balfour—from a ...
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‘Five years to recover mines tax shortfall’
FINANCE Secretary Carlos Dominguez warned Tuesday that it would take five years to cover the government’s revenue shortfall from Environment ...
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