MANILA, Philippines - Trouble could be brewing between the departments in charge of mining and of revenues under the Duterte administration.

Incoming finance chief Carlos Dominguez II maintained "responsible" mining would remain part of the next government, even saying it will not ask for the bigger revenue share opposed by the industry.

"Responsible mining plays a key role in the Philippines. The key word here is 'responsible' and our president has made his position very clear: 'You have to do it right...'," Dominguez said in an e-mail.

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