Philippines: Groups Say No To Total Log Ban Exemption

Philippines: Groups Say No To Total Log Ban Exemption   The Department of Environment and Natural Resources Mines and Geosciences Bureau (DENR-MGB) Dir. Leo Jasareno shocked green groups by saying on Thursday that President Benigno “PNoy” Aquino III will exempt the mining industry from Executive Order No. 23 or the total log ban in all natural and residual forests in exchange for support in its National Greening Program.   Jaybee Garganera, Alyansa Tigil Mina national coordinator said, "This...

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