10 Catholic dioceses call for cancellation of Sibuyan mining pact

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Ten Catholic dioceses representing an estimated 9.63 million Catholics have joined calls for the cancellation of a mining agreement held by Altai Philippines Mining Corp. (APMC) at Sibuyan Island in Romblon province, citing the island’s ecological importance and the potential impacts of large-scale metallic mining, according to a statement emailed