CONGRESSIONAL allies of President Rodrigo Duterte have thrown their support behind the decision of Environment Secretary Regina Paz “Gina” Lopez to shut down 23 mining operations.

Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez of Davao del Norte and House natural resources panel chairman Carlos Zarate hailed Lopez’s move, noting that it would be beneficial for residents near mining areas in the long run.

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