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Robredo camp tells presidential counsel Panelo to 'get his facts straight' after free-riding remark

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 17 03:19 PM

Vice President Leni Robredo's camp on Tuesday said President Rodrigo Duterte's legal counsel should "get his facts straight" after he accused her of free-riding on the government's response to typhoon Ulysses. Read more »

Some evacuees to be tested for coronavirus: Palace

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 17 04:07 PM

Some of the tens of thousands who fled their homes during the onslaught of typhoon Ulysses last week will be tested for the novel coronavirus, Malacañang said Tuesday. Read more »

Plan to sue Magat Dam managers may not prosper: Palace

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Posted at Nov 17 01:51 PM

A plan of Cagayan province residents to pursue charges against operators of Magat Dam for causing widespread flooding during the onslaught of typhoon Ulysses might not prosper, Malacañang said Tuesday.  Read more »

DMCI Holdings 3Q net income down on weaker energy, construction, water businesses

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Posted at Nov 10 09:57 PM

Consunji-led conglomerate DMCI Holdings said on Tuesday its net income declined by 34 percent in third quarter on weaker demand amid the pandemic-related economic slowdown.    Read more »

DMCI Holdings 3Q net income down 34 pct as coal, construction businesses 'hit hardest'

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Posted at Nov 10 06:28 PM

Consunji-led DMCI Holdings said on Tuesday its net income declined 34 percent in the third quarter dragged by mining and construction businesses. Read more »

New coral species discovered on seabed prized for mining potential

Helen Reid, Reuters
Posted at Oct 29 02:50 PM

Three species of black coral have been discovered on the seabed of the northern Pacific Ocean, an area where several countries have contracts to explore for metals including cobalt and nickel as they race to find new supplies of the key battery elements. Read more »

Nickel hits near one-year high fuelled by Philippine mine closure

Mai Nguyen, Reuters
Posted at Oct 28 04:39 PM

Nickel prices jumped to their highest level in nearly one year on Wednesday on supply worries after the top nickel ore producer in the Philippines suspended operations at a mine following a coronavirus outbreak. Read more »

DOH to investigate surge in COVID-19 cases in Benguet mine sites

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 28 03:07 PM

The Philippine government will be looking into how health standards are being implemented in mine sites after at least two companies were forced to halt operations due to an increase in COVID-19 cases.   Read more »

Philex resumes mining operations at half capacity after testing workers

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Posted at Oct 28 02:31 PM

Philex Mining on Wednesday said it has resumed operations in its Padcal Minesite at 50 percent capacity, after testing its workers for COVID-19 and implementing safety protocols. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: October 27, 2020

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Updated as of Sep 01 05:36 PM

Here are the big stories today in photos. Read more »

Mass testing in Baguio City

Jong Gasmena, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 27 04:48 PM

A Baguio resident had herself swabbed for samples during a free mass testing for COVID-19 at the city's Burnham Park on Tuesday. Read more »

Dominguez bats for revival of mining industry to generate jobs

Warren de Guzman, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 07 12:44 PM

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez said Wednesday the mining industry in the country must be revived to generate jobs especially in rural areas.   Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: September 28, 2020

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Updated as of Sep 01 05:53 PM

Here are the big stories today in photos. Read more »

DENR urged to halt mining operations

Jire Carreon, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 28 12:19 PM

Anti-mining advocates from Alyansa Tigil Mina stage a protest outside the Department of Environment and Natural Resources headquarters along Visayas Avenue in Quezon City on Monday.  Read more »

Environment chief suspends dolomite mining ops in Cebu source of Manila Bay 'white sand'

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Updated as of Sep 25 02:21 PM

MANILA — Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu has suspended operations in two dolomite mining firms in Alcoy, Cebu, where government sourced synthetic white sand for a beautification project at the Manila Bay. Read more »

Cebu residents decry environmental damage caused by dolomite mining

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Posted at Sep 22 10:57 PM

Residents in Alcoy, Cebu complain about the damage caused by mining dolomite in their area. Read more »

DENR inspects Cebu town's marine life for effects of dolomite extraction

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Updated as of Sep 22 07:20 PM

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Central Visayas on Tuesday inspected the marine ecosystem of Alcoy town in Cebu to check the effects of dolomite extraction.   Read more »

Cebu gov't eyes charges vs dolomite mining firms

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Posted at Sep 22 10:33 AM

Cebu province is considering filing charges against two mining firms involved in the production of crushed dolomite in Alcoy town for its non-compliance with local tax ordinances and requirements, an official said Tuesday.   Read more »

The power of dolomite: How the mineral is found in cattle feed, resorts, glassmaking and more

RHIA D. GRANA
Updated as of Sep 13 09:20 AM

We asked experts on geosciences about dolomite and why it’s an industry unique to Cebu Read more »

Rio Tinto bosses resign over destruction of ancient Aborginal site

David Millikin, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 11 03:06 PM

Rio Tinto announced the resignation of its CEO and two top lieutenants Friday over the mining giant's destruction of a 46,000-year-old Aboriginal site to expand an iron ore mine in Australia.   Read more »