Govt commits to enabling environment

THE government is committed to fostering an environment that would allow the mining industry to thrive in the country, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said.

In his remarks at the listing of Philex Mining Corp.'s (Philex) common shares in the Philippine Stock Exchange on Wednesday, he said that given the current high level of metal prices in the world, the mining sector has the greatest potential to play a significant role in the country's recovery and long-term growth.