In a joint statement Nov. 28, the Archdiocese of Davao and the dioceses of Digos, Tagum, and Mati urged lawmakers to revoke 39 mining licenses in the region to protect the environment and public health, reported ucanews.com.
Dioceses in southern Philippines want government to ban mining
Ahead of COP-15, African bishops urge commitment to protecting the earth
The bishops — under the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar — said the earth is suffering due to irresponsible use, abuse and depletion of its resources.