Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno is pushing for the reopening of closed mines to boost the country’s gold reserves.

During an online meeting with members of the House Committee on Economic Affairs last week, Diokno said he is in favor of allowing the mines ordered closed by former environment secretary Regina Lopez in 2017 to resume operations.

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