Lopez’ advocacy to directly hit 2 Cabinet members

File Photo: Gina Lopez | Report CT: RH News

Manila, Philippines - Two members of the Duterte cabinet may be affected with the advocacy of newly-appointed Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Gina Lopez.

Lopez directly specified incoming Finance secretary Carlos Dominguez and Mark Villar of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

According to the new DENR secretary, her advocacy against mining might hit the interest of the mentioned officials.

Dominguez is connected with Glencore Zstra and Lafayette Mining in Rafu-Rafu Island, Albay while Villar is the brother of Manuel Paolo, the president of St. Augustine Gold and Copper Limited which is set to manage the mining in Compostella Valley.

Lopez said since incoming president Rodrigo Duterte supports her advocacy, she will strongly implement the moratorium to the new mining sites, regardless if it means the two secretaries will be affected.