BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya: A provincial board member has told Australian OceanaGold (Philippines) Inc. (OGPI) to respect the independence and right of barangay (village) officials in opposing the firm's mining operation in their village.
"It is harassment when their (barangay officials) independence becomes a reason for the mining firm not to release funds because they are obliged to release such funds for the development of the community where they operate," board member Edgardo Balgos said.
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