LAPU-LAPU CITY—The tragedy in Naga City has added to President Rodrigo Duterte’s rekindled resolve to close mining sites in the country. President Duterte also recalled in his speech having to go and visit families of the victims. “Yesterday (Thursday), this (landslide in Naga City) happened. Mr. Duterte then admitted that this objective cannot be done without Congress which would have to repeal the Philippine Mining Act. The President has been expressing his opposition to open-pit mining and had agreed to a temporary ban on it.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 21, 2018 16:41 UTC