Tag: mining
Church, green groups score victory against mining in southern Philippines
“The brave stance of the local government ... is a win not only of the people of Mindanao, of the rights of nature, but also of accountability in governance”
Troubled waters: Residents say dredging project used to mine black sand
Cagayan Governor Manuel Mamba Sr. adamantly denied that the contractors are mining black sand in the town of Aparri
Sibuyan Island residents hold ‘Walk for God’s Creation’ to protest gov’t’s...
“We call for immediate action to stop large scale mining in Sibuyan because many are against it," said a resident of the island
Obispo ng Baguio, binisita ang isang mining company
Isinagawa ng Obispo ang pagbisita sa Lepanto Mining nitong Hulyo 15 kasama ang mga pari at layko ng Diyosesis ng Baguio
Religious leaders urge local officials of Romblon province to stand against...
“Listen to your people. Choose life for ‘choosing life means making sacrifices and self-restraint’”
Indigenous women call on new Environment chief to end mining operations...
“For all the years that [the mining company] has destroyed our land, we have stood up and defended it”
Green group slams government plan to revitalize mining industry
The Department of Finance this week announced that the government wants to accelerate the revival of the local mining industry
Catholic priests oppose mining in Romblon’s Sibuyan Island
“We are one with you in shouting ‘no to mining,'” said the diocesan youth director of Romblon
Romblon diocese expresses fear over impending return of mining companies
The social action director of the diocese warned that mining companies are preparing documents to apply for mining permits
Green group rejects push for revival of Philippine mining industry
The outgoing economic team of President Rodrigo Duterte pressed for the revival of the mining industry to generate more jobs
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