Marcos: Irresponsible mining has no place in PH

Manila Bulletin

President Marcos warned over irresponsible mining, stressing that it must benefit communities, not burden them.  In leading the opening of the Mining Philippines 2025 International Conference and Exhibition on Wednesday, Oct. 22, Marcos called for responsible mining, stressing that every operation must be consistent with environmental commitments.  READ: https://mb.com.ph/2025/10/22/marcos-irresponsible-mining-has-no-place-in-ph  Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin  Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com @manilabulletin  #ManilaBulletinOnline #ManilaBulletin #LatestNews

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00:00Every operation must be consistent with our environmental commitments,

00:05including the Paris Agreement, the Philippine Energy Plan.

00:08We must power the future without endangering the earth that sustains us.

00:14Irresponsible mining has no place in our nation.

00:17We will strictly enforce the laws against practices that destroy forests,

00:23that poison rivers, that endanger lives.

00:25Mining should build communities, not burden them.

00:30Regarding the revenues from mining, it must bring tangible benefits to the people.

00:35The wealth from our soil should translate into schools for our children,

00:40hospitals for families, and roads that link people with opportunities.

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