Tag: mining

The report warned that an estimated 140 million children will still be trapped in child labor by 2025, if measures are not taken seriously

A writ of kalikasan is a legal remedy designed for the protection of one's constitutional right to a healthy environment

They called on authorities to make efforts to protect the country’s “last ecological frontier” from further environmental destruction

The groups expressed concern about the potential consequences of the government's drive to revitalize the mining industry

The Catholic Diocese of Romblon assured that it remains steadfast in opposing harmful mining practices on Sibuyan Island

The government should halt seabed quarrying and offshore mining until further research is done on the environmental effects of these activities

The bishops’ appeal was contained in a joint pastoral statement released following the arrest of anti-mining protesters in Brooke’s Point

The bishops said the mining company "acted in blatant defiance of the law by continuously operating its mine"

The residents were protesting the demolition of makeshift structures used by the people as a barricade

At present, the diocese said there are at least four mining companies operating in Homonhon