Responsible Mining: Possible?

There are existing laws and efforts by government to address these concerns but how effective have they been in guarding communities and the environment?  There is what we call responsible mining.  What is this? Can this be the answer we all are looking for?

Resource Persons: Mining Issues in Palawan by Atty. Grizelda “Gerthie” Mayo-Anda (Founder Environmental Legal Assistance Center, Inc. -ELAC); Effectiveness of Philippine Mining Laws by Mr. Bernie Larin (Campaign Officer, Alyansa Tigil Mina -ATM), and the Reactor: Ms. Judy Ladisla (OIC, Caves, Wetlands and Other Ecosystems Biodiversity Management Bureau, Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources)