Manila, Oct. 22 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday pledged to strengthen the mining sector and step up the crackdown on illegal operations.

During the opening of the Mining Philippines 2025: International Conference and Exhibition at The Grand Hyatt Manila in Taguig City, Marcos said the government has adopted key reforms to promote transparency and accountability in the mining industry.

Marcos said his administration is committed to building a "responsible, inclusive, and climate-resilient" mining sector.

"Every operation must be consistent with our environmental commitments, including the Paris Agreement and the Philippine Energy Plan. We must power the future without endangering the earth that sustains us," Marcos sai...