Philippine Mining Act of 1995

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What is the basis of the liberalization and restructuring of the mining industry in the Philippines?

  • Royal Decree of 1867
  • Philippine Mining Act of 1995 (correct)
  • Commonwealth Act No. 137
  • Petroleum Act of 1949

What type of shift does the text mention in relation to the mining industry?

  • Shift from large-scale to small-scale operations
  • Shift from labor-intensive to mechanized operations (correct)
  • Shift from transnational-dominated to Filipino-dominated industry
  • Shift from small-scale to artisanal operations

Which law pertained to the title of the land during the Spanish Regime?

  • Philippine Bill of 1902
  • Presidential Decree No. 972
  • Royal Decree of 1837
  • Royal Decree of 1867 (correct)

During which period was the Golden Age of Philippine Big Mining?

<p>1960-1980 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What triggered the closure and shutdown of 14 big & medium-sized metal mines?

<p>The imposition of Martial Law (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event caused the enactment of P.D. 1899 in 1984?

<p>500,000 people digging and panning for gold in Mount Diwalwal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the Spanish regime, what economic policy impelled Spain to build her wealth from abroad?

<p>Mercantilism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Spanish 'Adelantados' and their Frayles companions explore mining areas in the Philippines?

<p>To aid in pacification campaigns against the Indios (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What prevented the Spaniards from penetrating the gold-rich areas in the Philippines during their colonial rule?

<p>Resistance of the Ygorotes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was the local mining industry considered stagnant during the Spanish regime?

<p>Ineffective leadership by the Peninsulares &amp; Insulares (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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