Tag: Diocese of Marbel
Catholic diocese holds ‘solidarity walk’ against open-pit mining in southern Philippines
Governor Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. vowed to create a technical working group to study the decision of the provincial board
Green activists, faith-based groups lament lifting of ban on open-pit mining...
"We will not take this sitting down. We will not take this silently," said Bishop Cerilo Casicas of the Diocese of Marbel
Diocese of Marbel decries lifting of ban on open-pit mining, calls...
“What happens to the voice of the people in South Cotabato who had been adamant in their opposition to the proposed open-pit mining?"
Diocese of Marbel submits petition against open-pit mining in South Cotabato
The campaign, which was launched on August 16, had already gathered 78,229 signatures
South Cotabato legislators decry ‘Church interference’ in open-pit mining ban review
In August, the Diocese of Marbel launched a signature campaign to oppose moves to lift a ban on open-pit mining in South Cotabato
Mindanao diocese launches signature campaign for stay of open-pit mining ban
The petition calls on the government to “stand firm in its duty to ensure the safety, convenience, and well-being of its constituents”
Mindanao diocese slams lifting of moratorium on new mining contracts
The bishop said the lifting of the moratorium should not undermine the ban on open-pit mining in South Cotabato
Catholic dioceses in Mindanao declared safe after strong quake
“We are fine. No major damages. Of course, many were afraid,” said Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo of Kidapawan following the earthquake
Marbel bishop lauds court for upholding ban on open-pit mining
On October 12, a court in Koronadal City dismissed a motion to invalidate a local environment code that bans open-pit mining in the province
Philippine diocese heads movement to protect Mindanao’s vast mineral resources
The Diocese of Marbel has been named as head of Tampakan Forum, a multi-sectoral movement against large-scale mining operations
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