One of the largest players in the mining industry has raised some concerns over the appointment of ABS-CBN Foundation chairperson Gina Lopez as secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

Manuel “Manny” Pangilinan, chairman of Philex Mining Corp., said Lopez’s appointment by President-elect Rodrigo Duterte may lead to some changes such as the imposition of additional requirements to mining companies that could affect future projects.

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