Eastern Samar Mayor Assures Residents Amid Mining Exploration Permit
The mayor of Giporlos, Eastern Samar, sought to allay fears over a recently approved mineral exploration permit, clarifying that the current stage is solely for exploration and that actual mining would require extensive legal and environmental processes. He emphasized his opposition to any activities harmful to residents or the environment.
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