Paje pushes for reforms in mining industry by Eric F. Gallego
SURIGAO CITY – In support to the Philippine Development Plan of the Aquino Administration specifically on the Conservation, Protection and Rehabilitation of the Environment and Natural Resources, Secretary Ramon Paje announced Tuesday that reforms are being worked out by the DENR to improve revenue collections of the local government from mining operations. “We will start the mining reforms in Zambonga del Norte,” Paje told the local newsmen shortly after the conclusion of the Environment Summit initiated by the Provincial Governor of Surigao del Norte Sol
F. Matugas in this mining capital of the Philippines. He said the local government must get a good share of income from the mining companies particularly in areas where they have active
operations. “It has to be remitted directly to the LGU” he said adding that he is “ personally campaigning for that with the Department of Budget and Management , the Department of Finance and the Bureau of
Friday, December 2, 2011
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