The Philippines is now an Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) candidate country following the international board’s approval, a Palace official said on Wednesday.

In a press conference, Palace Deputy Spokesman Abigail Valte said that Secretary Elisea Gozun of the Presidential Assistant on Climate Change has informed the Palace that the Philippines’ candidacy was approved by the international board.

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