Philippines, Feb. 10 -- Senator Loren Legarda reaffirmed on Monday her opposition to proposed mining activities in Antique, as the Mines and Geosciences Bureau in Western Visayas (MGB-6) considers classifying the upland towns of Patnongon, San Remigio, Valderrama, and Sibalom as mineral reservations.

In a news release, Legarda warned that such projects pose significant risks to the province's cultural heritage, livelihoods, and environmental sustainability.

"Antiques true wealth lies in its people, culture, and environment. Mining activities will disrupt livelihoods, destroy natural habitats, and risk the cultural legacy that Antiquenos have preserved for generations," she said.

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