Bishop Urges Fair Law Enforcement, Dialogue After 13 Arrested Over Mining Protest
Following the arrest of 13 activists protesting mining exploration in Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines, Bishop Jose Elmer Mangalinao of Bayombong has called for fair law enforcement and dialogue with residents. He emphasized that poverty does not diminish rights and urged authorities and companies to listen to community concerns.
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