DOE Ready to Defend New Mining Bid Rules in Court
The Department of Energy (DOE) in the Philippines is prepared to defend its proposed framework for awarding mining and natural resource contracts in court, should legal challenges arise. The new rules mandate the surrender of assets by existing contractors upon contract renewal and make financial offers the sole ranking factor for bidders, though some investors have raised concerns about regulatory uncertainty.
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