The DENR has issued a cease-and-desist order (CDO) against APMC in Romblon Province in connection with the alleged illegal construction of a causeway in its mine site in San Antonio, Romblon and other activities. Know more:
THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources has issued a cease-and-desist order against Altai Philippines Mining Corp. in Romblon Province in connection with the alleged illegal construction of a causeway in its mine site in San Antonio, Romblon and other activities.
The DENR also denied APMC’s application for a Miscellaneous Lease Agreement for violating Commonwealth Act 141 and its related issuances. “The DENR firmly assures the public, especially the residents of Sibuyan Island, that the Department continues to strictly implement environmental laws in order to ensure the safety of the community and promote inclusive development in the Province of Romblon,” a statement released by the DENR read.
Environmentalist Rodne R. Galicha posted in his Facebook page that the order “is just one of the fruits of the barricade with the tireless and unselfish people who have been joining and supporting us for the last fourteen days.”GALICHA expressed appreciation on the action by the DENR “but we will not leave the barricade” until the exploration permit and MPSA of APMC are revoked.
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