Post by
singlefile on Jul 17, 2021 9:50am
Clarification - Open Pit Mining and the Vatican
Why would the Vatican have any leverage on the approval of EO 130 IRR (lifting of open pit mining ban)? Because - "The Philippines proudly boasts to be the only Christian nation in Asia. More than 86 percent of the population is Roman Catholic.
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2021-04/philippines-caritas-bishops-against-lifting-ban-mining.html
Comment by
shawshank2 on Jul 17, 2021 10:23am
I don't even necessarily think approval of these parties will be required. I do agree they will promote TSM and enforcement of enviro regulations but the Vatican needs a cause to stay relevant meanwhile people starve to death in Phil or have to eat garbage time to get jobs going
Comment by
singlefile on Jul 17, 2021 10:50am
Agreed - I used the word appeased earlier ... we do not need more protests and social media backlash at this point. I'm sure "donations" would be widely accepted by the church...just say'n.
Comment by
singlefile on Jul 17, 2021 11:12am
Large congregations can be influenced or swayed (by the Vatican) to either back or reject the mining ban.. just look at these numbers - it's estimated that 84 million Filipinos, or roughly 82.9% to 85% of the population, profess the Catholic faith.
Comment by
shawshank2 on Jul 17, 2021 11:19am
Ya like you said money talks