Alvarez calls on House to support mining reforms

As part of the Duterte administration’s crackdown on illegal and destructive mining operations in the country, the new leadership at the House of Representatives on Monday said it wants mining companies to secure legislative license to operate, among other sweeping reforms to the industry.

Davao del Norte 1st District Representative Pantaleon Alvarez gave this marching order to the 292 members of the House after winning the speakership on Monday.