Cimatu Pushes to Reverse Misinformation About Mining

DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu wants the mining industry to be put in better light after it suffered from negative publicity and urges the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) to “produce more output for the good and advancement of mining.”

During the recent launch of the Central Database System (CDS) he said he expect the MGB to produce more output for the good and advancement of mining in the country.

“It is now time to reverse the negative publicity, misinformation and disinformation about mining,” Cimatu said during the launch at the MGB central office grounds.

He also urged the MGB to work harder and work within the bounds of the constitution and law, for the benefit of stakeholders. He expects that his work will be under scrutiny in the coming days.

“But as long as we are working with integrity, within the law and performing our mandate well, we will prevail,” Sec. Cimatu added.

The MGB, through its CDS, is being attuned to the needs of the public by allowing them to easily access information about the industry as well as the vital services that the MGB offers to the public.

“Let us sustain this effort as this is a big step towards the promotion of transparency in our service. I expect nothing less,” he added. (DENR/RJB/SDL/PIA-NCR)