Lopez decision was the first time in history. It was also the first time that the Philippine government has a secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) who really cares and who is strongly concerned with the country’s environment and natural resources.
Ipinakita ito ng pamahalaan sa pamamagitan ni Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Regina Lopez nang hingiin niya sa samahan ng mga Lumad ang kanilang plano kung paano pauunlarin ang kanilang pamayanan na sinira ng pagmimina ng mga dambuhalang mining company.