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What was Enrile's title during the massive logging in the Philippines?

  • Forestry Minister

  • Environmental Secretary

  • General of Logging

  • National Park Director

Answer

General of Logging: Juan Ponce Enrile, a notable figure in Philippine history, held the title "General of Logging" during the country's extensive logging operations in the 1960s and 1970s. As Secretary of National Defense and one of the most influential members of the authoritarian regime under President Ferdinand Marcos, Enrile oversaw the rampant exploitation of the country's natural resources, leading to massive deforestation and significant environmental degradation.
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