78 eco-tourism sites off-limits to mining under Aquino EO

The Philippines’ mining industry remains in limbo as businessmen and potential investors await the new mining law to be passed by Congress, the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines says. AFP FILE PHOTO

The Department of Tourism (DoT) has identified the 78 eco-tourism sites that has been declared as off-limits to mining under President Aquino’s newly released executive order.

Posted: July 9th, 2012 in Featured Gallery,Latest Business Stories,Photos & Videos | Read More »

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