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Oriental Mindoro halts dredging activities amid environmental concerns
The provincial government of Oriental Mindoro has suspended all dredging activities in the province, following recommendations from an inter-agency committee and ongoing evaluations of river restoration projects.
Governor Humerlito Dolor officially informed Southern Concrete Industries, Inc. (SCII) and Bird's Nest Resources Corporation (BNRC) about the halt in their Notice to Proceed (NTP) for dredging projects.
This suspension is a response to a request from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for updated assessments of navigational waterways.
The DENR specifically requested updated evaluations for the dredging of Alag and Longos Rivers, as well as the Balete River in Gloria and Sumagui River in Bansud, due to potential changes in hydrological and environmental conditions.
The provincial government emphasized that this suspension does not impede the projects' compliance with their Environmental Compliance Certificates.
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