Tag: mining
Residents of Brooke’s Point in Palawan decry continued operations of mining...
“Palaweños, for many years, lived decently in peace until mining companies came… their lives have been disturbed,” said Bishop Mesiona
Palawan bishop backs protest against mining in Brooke’s Point
The prelate rallied behind the residents who, according to him, just want to assert their rights and protect their environment
Green activists welcome suspension of mining operations in Sibuyan
“This is just one of the fruits of the barricade with the tireless and unselfish people who have been joining and supporting us"
Catholic Church’s social action arm backs anti-mining protest in Sibuyan Island
Caritas Philippines commits to “integrate the care of creation as our common home in our teaching and practice of Christian discipleship”
Rights group scores violent police dispersal of anti-mining barricade
Residents of Sibuyan have been manning a barricade since January 26 to stop mining trucks containing nickel ore from entering a private port
2 anti-mining protesters hurt as police try to break barricade
On Thursday, residents succeeded in blocking a truck that tried to push its way through the barricades
Catholic bishop backs anti-mining protest, visits barricade in Sibuyan Island
In a statement, the Catholic clergy of Sibuyan warned of “tragic consequences” if the nickel mining project pushed through on the island
Anti-mining protesters in Sibuyan question presence of police in barricades
The protesters said they are “wary of any form of harassment by the police”
Green groups call on gov’t to hear people’s demand against mining...
Mineral ore export permits are supposed to be only granted for the export of small amounts of minerals during the exploration stage
Residents of Sibuyan island stage protest rally against mining operations
Sibuyan Island has been said to be one of the most unspoiled ecosystems in the Philippines and the world
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