RE: Ivanhoe pulls out project in PhilippinesThanks for the article, much appreciated. Claver-Surigao del Norte, where Taganitio is located, is a far southern province where most all the Philippines problems are (insurgents, Muslims, etc). Thus the violence/distruction is considerable distance from Masbate.
Romblon Province is much closer to Masbate, but appears this is a Roman Catholic/NGO effort without any violence.
In any event, appears Philippines has been fairly successful in their efforts to stabilize the southern provinces where the insurgents/terrorists are operating.
https://apdforum.com/en_GB/article/rmiap/articles/online/features/2011/10/07/philippines-beat-insurgents