The Senate, taking the cue from President-elect Rodrigo R. Duterte's stand against "illegal and irresponsible" mining activities, is set to firm up initiatives to protect the environment, while ensuring fair and rational sharing of profits among all stakeholders in the mining industry.

"As a starting point, there must be a faithful implementation of the Mining Act and the small-scale mining law," Sen. Juan Edgardo M. Angara said.
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