I understand that the Canadian mining company TVI, as you were saying in your presentation, has been active in Mindanao, Philippines, and that there have been various reports from human rights groups and activists criticizing their activities. There have also been extensive concerns from witnesses regarding their projects, mainly negative political, environmental, and social impacts, as well as their effects on indigenous land rights, and the use of military trained security forces. It has been stated that this has actually contributed to an increased militarization of the region and aided the violations of human rights.
In your opinion, do you believe the Canadian mining companies are responsible for these negative contributions to the human rights problems in the Philippines through their various operations and activities?