Malepunyo Mountains Range, Philippines. July 19, 2023 : Quarry in the mountain to provide sand, gravel & crushed rocks used for the Slex Tr4. The South Luzon Expressway Toll Road 4 (SLEX Tr4) is part of the longest highway project in the country, which will connect Manila to Lucena initially, then to Matnog with the SLEX Tr5 project signed in 2022, which will connect the provinces of Quezon & Bicol via a 420 km toll road. Since his election, several environmental groups have urged President Marcos to reduce deforestation, mining & quarrying activities. Credit: Kevin Izorce/Alamy Live News


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Location: Malepunyo Mountain Range (Mount Malipunyo, Dalaga, Manabu Peak, Bagwis Peak, Malarayat Hill), Calaba
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