Palace to Pax Silica protesters: Submit position paper, engage in dialogue
The Philippine Presidential Palace has instructed protesters against a mining project off Cebu, urging them to submit a position paper and engage in dialogue with the government, signaling a move towards resolution while potentially allowing the project to proceed.
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