Mining ‘hoax’ hit

Tribes slam granting of exploration permit to ‘bogus’ firm
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya–Tribal leaders and environment groups on Monday assailed the alleged anomalous issuance of a permit to a foreign company that is aiming to conduct mining exploration activities in several villages in upland Kasibu town, about 40 km from here.
Kalanguya, Ifugao and Bugkalot villagers from Pao, [...]