“Transparency, accountability urged in extractive industries”, 14 January 2015

A pioneering forum on Philippine extractive industries urged increased transparency and accountability, in line with more exploration activities for indigenous resources becoming essential as the world becomes more prosperous and as the population increases…[A] recent forum…presented the key findings of the 1st PH-EITI Country Report prior to its publication in February…The 1st PH-EITI Country Report is the product of the collaboration spearheaded by the government with members of the extractive industry and civil society…[refers to Shell, SPEX]