Mogpog Designated Priority Area for Environmental Rehabilitation

Mogpog has been identified as a priority area for environmental rehabilitation, requiring the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to determine necessary interventions under a settlement. The governor of Marinduque called for clearer guidelines regarding the use of the $100-million Marcopper settlement, noting that rehabilitation projects must be based on technical assessments by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and qualified environmental experts. The governor also questioned whether the settlement allows for direct financial compensation to affected residents.

The designation requires the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to conduct technical assessments to determine the appropriate interventions for the environmental problems associated with Marcopper’s former mining operations. This places regulatory obligations on Barrick Mining Corporation regarding its operational interventions under the settlement.