Davao City (CNN Philippines) — President Rodrigo Duterte, after saying he would strictly implement the mining law, said he's also considering limiting permits the government is issuing to mining companies.

The President said this on Thursday in a speaking engagement in Ateneo de Davao, with Environment Secretary Gina Lopez listening on stage.

Duterte recently defended Lopez from mining executives castigating the secretary for being so strict.
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