Tag: mining
Philippine green groups dismayed over gov’t decision to renew mining deal
OceanaGold Corporation announced that the Philippines has renewed its contract for the Didipio gold and copper mine for another 25 years
Green group stages protest to call for reversal of Duterte’s mining...
The activist group called for a “green recovery policy” that pursues “a more sound economic stimulus and aid"
Bishop links lifting of Philippines’ ban on new mines to 2022...
Bishop Pabillo warned that mining operations will result in more human rights violations against poor communities and environmentalists
Bishop warns against impact of mining in central Philippines’ Eastern Samar...
In a pastoral letter released on April 26, the prelate said allowing more mining operations in the country could prove disastrous
Philippine faith-based groups call on gov’t to return moratorium on mining
“The short-term benefit is not commensurate with the long-term destruction and loss on our ecosystem and in the future of our country”
Bishop in Mindanao rallies faithful to defend environment against mining
“The future of humanity depends on how we take good care of the whole creation,” said Bishop Raul Dael of Tandag
On Earth Day, Philippine gov’t urged to prioritize protection vs climate...
The groups urged the Commission on Human Rights to expedite the release of a resolution on the “climate change and human rights inquiry”
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
Caritas Philippines hits President Duterte for lifting ban on new mines
Caritas Philippines said the decision will only favor business interests than the people, especially the poor and marginalized communities
Church, green groups hit Philippines’ lifting of moratorium on mining
The groups said the decision will pave the way for more “unsustainable, destructive, and supremely detrimental” projects
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