House panel okays bills banning mining, logging in Oro
Feb 09, 2021 · Feb 09, 2021 · Bill No. 430 declares Cagayan de Oro as a miningfree area, while Bill No. 431 bans logging in the city. Rodriguez said mining and logging "have adverse effects both to humans and the environment.". Unabated and unchecked mining and logging operations have been blamed for flooding in the city in previous years, he said.