Environmental News and Articles
Power plant faces Kalikasan writ
May 15, 2012 · By Cecille Garcia, Manila Standard Today
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The planned coal-fired thermal plant here faces rough sailing as oppositors mass up to file a Writ of Kalikasan. Alex Hermoso, lead convener of the Zambales-Olongapo Civil Society Network, said in a media forum Kapihan sa Dayrit’s that a case is being finalized to stop the project. “We strongly oppose the [...]
Read More...The Tampakan Mine has a High Potential for Loss of Life and High Environmental Damage if the Facilities fail
March 24, 2012 · By Working Group on Mining in the Philippines
Our working group have repeatedly warned Xstrata about the dangers of the Tampakan SMI mining project [1] and commented on the inadequate environmental studies but they have failed to listen. We are told that they have not even consulted the current Secretary of the Department of Agriculture. The result is that the proposed Tampakan mine [...]
Read More...Mining ban eyed in 78 ecotourism sites – Aquino
March 19, 2012 · By Chichi Conde, InterAksyon.com
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — President Benigno Aquino III said the government is poised to ban mining in 78 ecotourism sites in the country.
Read More...PNoy: Gov’t not keen on total mining ban
March 19, 2012 · By Rappler.com
MANILA, Philippines – President Benigno Aquino III is not keen on imposing a total ban on mining activities in the Philippines but insists that the government deserves its “fair share” of the revenues from mining. “We don’t think banning altogether is the solution… We want to ensure that we get a fair share,” Aquino told [...]
Read More...Poor people helping the poor make a Eco-village
March 12, 2012 · By Emmanuel Drewery
In Sito Nato, San Juan district, Botolan, Zambales a group of refugees whose villages was washed away by the floods of the typhoons are forming a self- sustainable community after living in a refugee camp for almost three years.
Read More...Residents, Various Groups Reject Subic Coal Plant Project
March 9, 2012 · By Robert Gonzaga, Inquirer Central Luzon
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, Philippines—Residents and businessmen at Subic Bay Freeport in Pampanga, as well as officials of communities surrounding the economic zone, said they do not want a coal-fired power plant in their midst.
Read More...SBMA tells Aquino: No to coal plant
March 8, 2012 · By Robert Gonzaga, Inquirer Central Luzon
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT —Residents, businessmen and officials of communities surrounding this economic zone have spoken, and the message is clear—no to a coal-fired power plant in Subic.
Read More...Network of Civil Society Organizations bare 6-point policy considerations for PNoy’s Executive Order on Mining
March 6, 2012 · , Philippine Misereor Partnership Press Release
“Promulgate a new mining policy now”. This was the call made by the Philippine Misereor Partnership at the close of its 3 day General Assembly…
Read More...Leaked presidential document on mining puts industry in tizz
March 4, 2012 · , Sunday Examiner
HONG KONG (mabuhay) : Claims that a leaked document form the office of the president of the Philippines, Noynoy Aquino, entitle, institutionalizing and Implementing Reforms in the Philippine Mining Sector, Providing Policies and Guidelines and for Other Purposes, the threatens to clean up the roughshod practices of the industry, have put various interest groups in [...]
Read More...Mining pulling the wool over eyes of public
March 4, 2012 ·
HONG KONG (mabuhay) : An advertising campaign launched by the Chamber of Mines and the Chamber of Commerce and industry in response to a leaked document from the office of the president of The Philippines, Noynoy Aquino, threatening to clean up the industry, has prompted a detailed a detailed response from Mining Watch Canada, indigenous [...]
Read More...Vendetta from the Chamber of Mines
February 27, 2012 · By Bernie Lopez, Eastwind journals Opinyon Magazine
A two-day International Conference on Mining in Mindanao is held at Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) conducted by the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines with a theme “Mina para sa Nasudnong Interes sa Katawhang Pilipino.”
Read More...Church and People Call For a New Mining Law
February 23, 2012 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Bishops, priests, pastors, people from all walks of life and non-government organizations have taken a stand against the unfair, exploitative and damaging mining operations in this country. It is an important moral issue because for generations 75% of the people have endured a life of poverty and want, exploitation and injustice.
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