MANILA, Philippines — The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has ordered an immediate temporary suspension of a mining firm’s exploration permit in Dupax del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya, effectively halting its activities, due to heavy opposition from communities in the area. Based on a 2-page letter dated Feb. 5 and addressed to the president of Woggle Corporation, the MGB said it temporarily suspended the mining firm’s exploration permit due to “force majeure.” READ: Fighting for their land, Vizcaya folk take aim vs mining Under Republic No. 7942 or the Philippine Mining Act of 195, force majeure refers “to acts or circumstances […]... Keep on reading: MGB temporarily stops mining firm's activities in Nueva Vizcaya