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Pacquiao Advocates Responsible Mining

Senator Manny Pacquiao argued that the Bible allows for "responsible mining" and that mining should be permitted under Philippine law as long as it is conducted responsibly and does not harm the environment. Pacquiao cited a passage from the Bible that refers to mining for copper. While God gave the Philippines rich natural resources, they should not be abused. However, not all Filipinos believe in the Bible so using it to justify mining may not be fully convincing. Mining is a major issue for the Philippines and actions need to be taken to ensure the country remains livable for future generations.

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Pacquiao Advocates Responsible Mining

Senator Manny Pacquiao argued that the Bible allows for "responsible mining" and that mining should be permitted under Philippine law as long as it is conducted responsibly and does not harm the environment. Pacquiao cited a passage from the Bible that refers to mining for copper. While God gave the Philippines rich natural resources, they should not be abused. However, not all Filipinos believe in the Bible so using it to justify mining may not be fully convincing. Mining is a major issue for the Philippines and actions need to be taken to ensure the country remains livable for future generations.

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MAYJOSH J.

NAPATAL REACTION PAPER #5

SSC X-DIAMOND NATURAL RESOURCES ISSUES

Pacquiao says Bible allows 'responsible mining'

MANILA – The Bible allows “responsible mining,” Senator Manny Pacquiao said
Thursday, as he argued that mining should be allowed as long as it follows the law. Pacquiao, a
Born-Again Christian, was speaking at the confirmation hearing of Environment Secretary Gina
Lopez, who stood firm on her stand against mining that harms the environment. The champion
boxer quoted verses 7 to 9 of Deuteronomy Chapter 8, which said God gave man a “good land”
with rich streams, rivers and valleys, and “you can dig copper out of the hills.” “There is even
instructing, you can dig copper, but if you understand the first line, there’s responsible, meaning
responsible mining,” Pacquiao said, reading from his mobile phone. Pacquiao said he was trying
to be “balanced” and Lopez should “consider” mines that cure their requirement deficiencies.
“Even in the Bible, about the creation of God, we have to take care of the Earth, the nature, the
environment, because we are connected, our lives are connected with nature,” he said.

God made our country resourceful, yet we should not abuse his creation. Senator
Pacquiao’s should be considered. However, not everyone believes on the bible. It will be very
hard to convince those who don’t believe in the bible that mining should be done responsibly, so
Pacquiao’s suggestion is not that firm to be used as a justification for miners. However, mining
is already a very big issue in our country, and we need to take action, or else the day will come
when our country is not livable anymore, and what will happen to the future generation? As
responsible citizens of our country, we should execute our actions responsibly.

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