After Pablo, ComVal still far from recovery
“Siguro nasa 20 percent pa tayo (ng recovery), malaki pa masyado (ang hahabulin) lalo na sa agriculture.” — Compostela Valley Governor Arturo Uy
After Pablo, ComVal still far from recovery
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Baguio’s garbage woe affects classes
Baguio’s garbage woe affects classes
“Even you cannot endure the stench,” Dr. Conrado Rotor Jr., Philippine Science High School director told Northern Dispatch. The garbage dump is a few meters the newly built four-storey, 16-classroom building of the government-run secondary school servicing students in the Cordillera and the rest of Northern Luzon.
Filipino activists show solidarity with people of Turkey
Filipino activists show solidarity with people of Turkey
“We demand justice for the victims of Erdogan’s fascist rule. The Turkish government must immediately release those arrested in protests and lift the ban on mass meetings and protest actions."
People’s barricade to defy Royalco mining’s TRO, government soldiers
People’s barricade to defy Royalco mining’s TRO, government soldiers
Joint forces of the Philippine Army and the PNP have reportedly tried to dismantle the barricade in serving the TRO against the local leaders, but they have been foiled by “the strong and organized resistance of the people.”
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NPA claims torching mining firm’s machinery
NPA claims torching mining firm’s machinery
“The LCMC's mining operations will mean the grabbing and destruction of hundreds of hectares of agricultural lands, forests and other parts of the ancestral domain of the indigenous peoples of Mankayan and Tadian." -- NPA-Benguet
Critics of large-scale mining bat for ‘pro-people’ mining
Critics of large-scale mining bat for ‘pro-people’ mining
“We are not against mining. We recognize the need for mining. But it’s different if foreigners are the ones utilizing our mining resources…”
Groups ask high court to strike down Mining Act
Groups ask high court to strike down Mining Act
“What have we gained from the Philippine Mining Act of 1995? Environmental disaster, economic dislocation, food insecurity and militarization that wreak havoc in communities.” -- Cordillera Peoples Alliance
Two Earth day celebrations, two views on the state of the environment
Two Earth day celebrations, two views on the state of the environment
“We are now on the road to recovering the environment we have lost,” claimed the DENR. While progressive groups say, “With the forests being converted into plantations and logging permitted by the government, the area has been denuded up to a point wherein a mere rain shower could cause a catastrophic landslide.”
Magnetite mining in Ilocos Sur illegal, MGB says
Magnetite mining in Ilocos Sur illegal, MGB says
After a fruitful dialogue between Dir. Leo Jasareno of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) and representatives of environmental advocates in Ilocos Sur, the Bureau and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources gave their commitment to stop black sand mining in the province.
On its 18th year, Philippine Mining Act still reviled as a killing behemoth
On its 18th year, Philippine Mining Act still reviled as a killing behemoth
By MARYA SALAMAT
“Corruption, violence, human rights violations, chilling disasters one after another –these are what Filipinos have suffered as a result of implementing the Mining Act of 1995.” – Bayan Muna Party Rep. Neri Colmenares
Read also: Mining Act + Aquino’s mining EO = poison, plunder and disaster
After SMI-Xstrata, it is now Philex’s turn to receive go-signal to mining operations
After SMI-Xstrata, it is now Philex’s turn to receive go-signal to mining operations
By MARYA SALAMAT
“There are actual experiences and technologies available that demonstrate how Philex can decommission the tailings dam without resuming its mining operations.” – Kalikasan PNE
Read also: MGB go-signal to Philex: baseless, ill-advised, dangerous
Groups press for suspension, investigation of Secretary Soliman, other DSWD personnel
Groups press for suspension, investigation of Secretary Soliman, other DSWD personnel
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
‘The DSWD is accountable not only for its shameful act of ineptitude but also for its gross violation of the international code of conduct on disaster response which says that relief operations must not be discriminatory.’
Aquino urged to bar entry of US ships pending guidelines on ‘mishaps’
Aquino urged to bar entry of US ships pending guidelines on ‘mishaps’
By MARYA SALAMAT
Despite the Philippine government having agreed to increased use of the country by US troops, warships and warplanes, there are no clear guidelines on what to do in cases of mishaps, accidents, etc.
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