THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) ordered the suspension of mining operations in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) a few days after Typhoon Ompong (Mangkhut) ravaged Northern Luzon. Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu issued the order as he revoked on Monday the permits of all small-scale mining in the region. RALPH EDWIN U. VILLANUEVALoading...

Source: Manila Times September 17, 2018 06:39 UTC