WHEREAS, it is vital to the national development program to
encourage the mining industry to pursue continuous exploration and development
of our natural resources;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the
Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby
decree:
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CitationPD 1353 Preamble (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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