THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has issued a warning against persistent mining and quarry operations in areas identified as unstable as these may cause serious damage in low-lying villages and further siltation of the Cagayan River.

DENR Undersecretary Jonas Leonel said the department was assessing alternative areas for legal quarry and mining operators in Region 2, which was affected by flooding this month.

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