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The archbishop expressed concern over the rise of illegal mining activities and “unprecedented” applications in the province

The organization warned that this investment contradicts the fund’s stated purpose of economic growth while endangering communities

“In essence, hard-earned Filipino taxpayers’ money seems to fund social and environmental exploitation,” PMPI said in a statement.

“Considering the detrimental effects of mining on the livelihoods of local farmers, fishermen, and indigenous peoples, let’s give nature a rest"

“We are calling for a 25-year moratorium or suspension on the approval of any mining applications and mining expansions,” the bishops said

The call followed the environment department's reaffirmation of their commitment to a sustainable and vibrant mining industry

“The Tampakan mine threatens to devastate the local ecosystem, poses health risks to our people, and could lead to the potential displacement"

Bishop Cerilo Casicas issued the declaration on Sept. 15, and pledged to take steps against “acute ecological problems”

Under the proposed law, the ICC/IP shall be paid not more than 2% of the gross output of minerals produced from the ancestral domain

One in three of the illegal mining workforce is female - and women are 90 times more at risk of dying on the job than men