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Philippine mines continue unhampered 4 years after Gina’s shutdown order In Benguet, critics are dismayed and wary of environmental degradation and natural disasters. The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines is also waiting for Malacañang to resolve the suspensions and “move mining forward.” BY MARIA ELENA CATAJAN January 31, 2021 | 12:30:00 PM What you need to know about this story: The late DENR Secretary Gina Lopez s closure and suspension orders against 28 mines in 2017 were not implemented following a review ordered by Malacañang. A culture of non-implementation of environmental regulations has allowed mining companies to evade sanctions, according to former DENR undersecretary Antonio La Viña, a responsible mining advocate. ....