Opening Statement: Joint Hearing of the Committee on Local Government and the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources on the Dupax del Norte Mining
This morning, we resume our inquiry on the alleged bypass of local government units in the issuance of mining exploration permit in Dupax del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya, as brought up by our colleague, Sen. Erwin Tulfo, in a privilege speech last February 2, 2026. During our previous meeting last February 23, barangay officials testified that…
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