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28 Oct 2026 · Philippine News Agency · official source
Philippines environment department sets domestic mineral processing as near-term goal under EO 122
Speaking at Mining Philippines 2026, DENR Assistant Secretary Michael Cabalda said the government will focus its remaining two and a half years on building domestic processing capacity rather than exporting raw minerals, while honouring existing contracts and avoiding abrupt rule changes. The framework rests on Executive Order 122 of August 2026; a DENR methodology has identified 11 critical minerals, including copper, nickel, cobalt, chromium and molybdenum.
24 Sept 2026 · The Philippine Star
Philippine Chamber of Mines condemns violence against environmental defenders
The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines said it does not support intimidation or harm against people who oppose mining and pledged to back investigations and consult host communities. The statement followed a Global Witness report naming the Philippines the most dangerous country in Asia for environmental defenders for the 13th year in a row.
2 Sept 2026 · Mongabay
Indigenous and environmental groups raise concerns over Philippines' critical minerals fast-track
Rights and environmental groups in the Philippines warned that the new critical minerals order, which targets about nine million hectares for exploration, could add pressure on forests and ancestral domains and questioned whether simultaneous permitting leaves room for informed consent. The industry association for nickel miners welcomed the streamlined permits, while the government says development will be balanced with environmental protection.
23 Aug 2026 · The Philippine Star
Philippines adopts Executive Order 122 setting a national critical minerals framework
The Philippine President signed Executive Order 122 in August 2026, creating a unified policy framework for critical minerals and reorganising the Mining Industry Coordinating Council under the environment and finance secretaries. It directs a national exploration and mineral reservation programme over about nine million hectares, a 'use it or lose it' rule for idle tenements, faster permitting and incentives for downstream processing.
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