Topic: Environmental News and Articles
Zambales gov accused of role in mining theft
February 18, 2012 · By Robert Gonzaga, Vincent Cabreza, Philippine Daily Inquirer
OLONGAPO CITY—A mining company has accused Zambales Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. of issuing mining permits to rival firms which are allegedly engaged in mineral theft. Benicio Eusebio, president of Consolidated Mines Inc. (CMI), a company based in Masinloc, Zambales, said Ebdane issued in 2011 at least six small-scale mining permits, with one covering existing chromite […]
Read More...Paradise Lost to Destructive Mining
February 16, 2012 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
President Aquino plans to issue a historical Executive Order (EO) to regulate the mining industry to protect the environment and the rights of the people. A strict order is needed and hopefully, it will levy at least a 20% tax on mining profits.
Read More...Marcopper Mining Disaster
February 13, 2012 · , umich.edu
For over 30 years, the Marcopper Mining Corporation has been operating on Marinduque Island in the Philippines. The mine operations there have caused innumerable troubles; serious health and environmental problems have placed the community at risk.
Read More...Resistance to destructive mining operations in the Philippines
February 12, 2012 · By IBON Foundation
A massive campaign against destructive foreign and corporate mining is underway. Hundreds of thousands of families who have suffered the deleterious effects of mining are now up in arms against these plunderous corporations.
Read More...Testimony of Columban Father Sean Martin on Environmental Secrets Revealed
February 10, 2012 · By Sean Martin
Father Sean is standing with the people to oppose destructive mining and to protect the environment.Here is his personal testimony in regard to the legal action and the environment situation in parts of Mindanao.
Read More...Protests vs Subic coal plant continue
January 31, 2012 · By Robert Gonzaga, Inquirer Northern Luzon
OLONGAPO CITY – An environment coalition in Subic staged various protest activities on Sunday to generate higher awareness against the planned coal plant project by a consortium of energy firms.
Read More...Caritas Switzerland assists disaster-affected areas
December 29, 2011 · By CDRC Admin, cdrc-phil.com
Caritas Switzerland, a Catholic social service agency, sent funding to the disaster-stricken areas in the Philippines following the massive destruction brought by Tropical Storm Sendong (Washi) last December 16, 2011 in Northern Mindanao and Central Visayas. Thousands of families were left homeless after floods and landslides submerged and destroyed villages, and killed more than 1,000 […]
Read More...Priest blames deforestation for tragic Philippines floods
December 25, 2011 · By Paul Donovan, The Universe
A priest who formerly worked in the area of the Philippines recently hit by devastating floods has blamed deforestation in the area for the disaster. Tropical Storm Washi, which hit Mindanao island in the southern Philippines, caused flash floods and landslides which killed more than 650 people and drove tens of thousands from their homes. […]
Read More...Good moves on mining and climate
November 29, 2011 · By Dean Tony La Vina
These past weeks, even as most media and public attention focused on the controversies surrounding former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, President Benigno Aquino III made potentially game-changing decisions in favor of the environment. First, he instructed his top environmental officials and Executive Secretary Jojo Ochoa to review the current mining policy and recommend policy reforms […]
Read More...Benguet receives dividend from nickel subsidiary
November 23, 2011 · , benguetcorp.com
Benguetcorp Nickel Mines, Inc. (BNMI), Benguet’s nickel subsidiary, today paid cash dividends to its parent company equivalent to P32.00 per share as previously announced. In 2010, BNMI reported net earnings of P101 million from direct shipping ore operations in Sta. Cruz, Zambales involving high-grade nickel ore. Consistent with its medium term plan to transform the […]
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