The Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has recommend lifting the suspension order against 91 quarry operators around Mayon Volcano in Albay province because of the need to empty and restore the capacity of river channels in the area.

In a statement on Thursday, MGB Director Wilfredo Moncano said these operators were found “compliant” following a probe by the MGB-led task force earlier formed by Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu.

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