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"We hope that an alternative minerals management bill would be legislated to rationalize mining and the use of minerals in the country"

Garganera said those responsible for the environmental problem, including companies that supported it, must be held accountable

Eleven of the 16 environmental defenders killed in Asia in 2022 were in the Philippines while three took place in Indonesia and two in India

There is a link between seabed quarrying and the reclamation projects that "violate regulatory laws as well as negatively impact communities”

The government needs to investigate seabed quarrying projects that have reported violations and stop the operations of these projects

“The Court’s decision effectively curtails local autonomy, which is mandated by no less than the Constitution,” said Rene Pamplona of ATM

“We need to honor and remember those who spent their lives fighting for the communities and the environment”

The group vowed to continue monitoring the Marcos administration by launching “Marcos Watch” in mining-affected communities around the country

The Department of Finance this week announced that the government wants to accelerate the revival of the local mining industry

The group said it “welcomes the rightful decision” of the governor to veto Ordinance N0. 23, Series of 2022, that was enacted on May 16, 2022