DENR raises concern on foreign nationals working in PH mining ops; PBBM recognizes companies from mining sector that have performed well

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00:00Foreigners can't work the country's mines unless on a highly technical consulting capacity,

00:05the labor code clearly states.

00:07So the Chinese nationals found to be working in some small-scale operations have been taken

00:12into custody.

00:13Our Claisel Pardelia has more on an ongoing crackdown for more foreigners illegally engaged

00:19in mining work all across the country.

00:24The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has raised concerns about foreign

00:28nationals working in mining operations in the country.

00:32The Environment Department recently discovered Chinese nationals involved in small-scale

00:37mining in Camarines Norte and Cagayan Province in Northern Luzon.

01:07Foreigners are not permitted to work in mines unless high technical expertise is required.

01:30Under the labor code, Filipino workers are given priority in mining jobs, as the constitution

01:36states a country's natural resources should benefit Filipinos first.

01:41Cases are being prepared for filing.

01:43The DNR is strictly monitoring mining operations and does not rule out the possibility of other

01:48foreigners working in illegal mines.

01:51It's certainly a concern.

01:53And so we work very closely with our other partners, not just, I would say, the local

02:02authorities, but certainly with our partners in the Department of Defense.

02:08And of course, DTI and DOLE, we'd like to have closer cooperation to see whether may

02:15be there are documents that are correct.

02:20President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has recognized companies that have demonstrated exceptional

02:26performance in the mining sector.

02:28Thirteen mining companies received the 2023 Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental

02:34Award in Malacanang.

02:36These awardees have shown commendable support for our vision for the mining sector.

02:40We'll continue to invest in environmental technologies and adopt best practices that

02:45go even beyond compliance, from pioneering reforestation efforts to utilizing more sustainable

02:52extraction techniques.

02:54And of course, your meaningful contributions to the host and neighboring communities through

02:59education, health care, and livelihood programs are truly inspiring.

03:05The government places great importance on responsible mining amid the increasing demand

03:10for clean energy and the promotion of electric vehicles.

03:13In 2023, the value of mining production for copper, gold, and nickel reached Php 160 billion

03:20with the mining industry contributing 0.5% to gross domestic product.

03:25President Marcos Jr. is pushing for the rationalization of the mining fiscal regime, seeking to improve

03:31taxation on the mining industry, and promote more responsible mining practices.

03:36Kalei sa Pardilia, for the new and better Philippines!

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