Tag: mining
Green groups call on governments to halt OceanaGold’s mine expansion
The 37,000-hectare Didipio gold and copper mine straddles the border between the provinces of Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino
‘Listen to the voice of the people,’ bishop appeals on behalf...
“It is only appropriate to respect their rights and listen to their grievances,” said the bishop
Obispo ng Puerto Princesa, nakikiisa sa protesta laban sa mining sa...
Sa liham-pastoral ni Bishop Socrates Mesiona, sinabi ng obispo na ang pagtutol ng taumbayan ay isang karapatang dapat igalang
Anti-mining groups call for stop to seabed quarrying
Scientists warn that coastal and mangrove ecosystems would be affected if dredging and reclamation activities were to continue
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
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