Arroyo says ban on open pit mining a priority 1312 SHARES Share it! In the presence of representatives of the country’s biggest mining firms, Arroyo said the consolidated bill to be drafted by the committee should define what open pit mining is. That’s my proposal, unless I hear from the DOF,” Arroyo said. Anyway it’s not your priority, it’s only the President’s priority,” Arroyo said, stressing that it was Duterte who wanted such measure pursued. Nueva Ecija Rep. Estrellita B. Suansing, committee chairperson, filed House Bill No.

Source: Manila Bulletin September 20, 2018 08:45 UTC