Except for minor road slides, Philex Mining Corp. on Tuesday said that the Padcal mine in Benguet is “doing well” amid heavy rains brought about by Tropical Storm Maring.

“I am pleased to inform you that Padcal starts to experience good weather after four days of strong rains. No water is going into Penstock B as we raised the level of stop boards,” Philex President and Chief Executive Officer Eulalio Austin said in a text message.

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