‘LGUs should take lead in mining purge’

Agusan del Norte Gov. Angel Amante-Matba on Tuesday called on the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DRNR) to involve local government units (LGUs) in assessing mining operations across the country.

“Local government units in mining host communities should take the lead in monitoring and ensuring responsible mining operations, the protection of the environment and the community and the preservation of natural resources,” Matba said.