Semirara Folk Fear Coal Industry's Future, Mass Layoffs Loom
Fear is mounting in Semirara Island, Iloilo, over the future of its coal industry. Concerns are growing about potential operational cutbacks or closures by major mining companies, which could lead to mass layoffs and severe repercussions for the local economy.
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