The local government in a resource-rich Philippine province has unanimously voted in favour of a 50-year ban on new mining permits, a decision its supporters said cannot be overridden by Manila.

Palawan, the country’s last frontier, deserves all the protection it could get against all sorts of environmental threats that endanger its unique flora and fauna. These are the same threats that can ...

Palawan province, a UNESCO “biosphere reserve” known for its diverse flora and fauna, has become a hotbed for mining as the national government seeks to widen its market share for minerals ...