Tag: Congressional Inquiry
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House Inquiry into Mining Threats to Homonhon Island
Introduction Homonhon Island, a significant location in Eastern Samar, Philippines, is facing increasing threats from mining activities, particularly in nickel and chromite extraction. House Assistant Minority Leader and Eastern Samar Representative Christopher Sheen Gonzales has raised alarms over the potential environmental and social impacts of these operations, advocating for a thorough congressional inquiry. The Importance…
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House Inquiry into Mining Threats on Homonhon Island
Introduction Recent concerns over mining operations on Homonhon Island have reached the floor of the House of Representatives. House Assistant Minority Leader and Eastern Samar Representative Christopher Sheen Gonzales has called for a comprehensive congressional inquiry to investigate the adverse impacts of nickel and chromite mining activities on this ecologically significant island. Background of Homonhon…