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Is the US Navy installing surveillance equipment, base near Tubbataha?
Is the US Navy installing surveillance equipment, base near Tubbataha?
By MARYA SALAMAT
“The issue of Tubbataha again underscores the problems with the Visiting Forces Agreement. A crime was committed against our country and yet the Philippine government could not even conduct its own investigation of the perpetrators.” – Bayan
Aquino govt engages locals in war to allow destructive mining in their ancestral domain
Aquino govt engages locals in war to allow destructive mining in their ancestral domain
By MARYA SALAMAT
Opposition to the Tampakan mining project of SMI-Xstrata has claimed the lives of four people. And yet, the Aquino government continues to side with the mining giant as it attempts to override the ban issued by the local government.
Read also: Malacañang warned against approving mining application of giant SMI-Xstrata
Pablo victims warn of bigger, bolder protests against DSWD, Aquino gov’t
Pablo victims warn of bigger, bolder protests against DSWD, Aquino gov’t
This, after the Department of Social Welfare and Development-XI refused to release the 10,000 sacks of rice committed by Sec. Corazon ‘Dinky’ Soliman even after the leaders had presented and submitted their distribution plan on Thursday, February 7.
Broad alliance urges Manila Mayor Lim: Restore, not reclaim, Manila Bay
Broad alliance urges Manila Mayor Lim: Restore, not reclaim, Manila Bay
By MARYA SALAMAT
“Further reclamation of Manila Bay will greatly endanger the fragile marine ecosystem which contributes to food production and mitigates the disastrous effects of calamities and floods in nearby areas.” – People’s Network for the Integrity of Coastal Habitats and Ecosystems
Read also: Fishers, experts call for 10-year moratorium on reclamation
Another tribe leader opposed to mining killed
Another tribe leader opposed to mining killed
By RONALYN V. OLEA
"The killing of Kitari will fuel the hatred and the determination of the Blaan to defend themselves and their territories.” – Kalipunan ng mga Katutubong Mamamayan ng Pilipinas
‘Impact of damage to Tubbataha by US Navy ship more than what is being reported’ – patriotic groups
‘Impact of damage to Tubbataha by US Navy ship more than what is being reported’ – patriotic groups
By MARYA SALAMAT
Progressive groups agreed to file a petition before the Supreme Court “to compel the Aquino government to seek claims, to exhaust all means to investigate what happened, and to defend Philippine sovereignty.”
Read also: Another US Navy submarine arrives amid unsolved Tubbataha grounding
Government sues victims of typhoon Pablo
Government sues victims of typhoon Pablo
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
Exhibiting total disregard for the needs of typhoon victims and a strong bias against the poor, the Philippine National Police in Compostela Valley filed cases against eight leaders of typhoon victims who staged a protest action against the lack of distribution of relief goods in their area and to demand for a stop to large-scale mining and illegal logging activities.
Aquino asked to punish US Navy for violation of PH laws
Aquino asked to punish US Navy for violation of PH laws
By MARYA SALAMAT
“Like what we did with the Chinese poachers who entered the Tubbataha Reef area, the USS Guardian officials and crew should be arrested and apprehended. The Philippine government should be the one doing the direct investigation and take custody of the violators.” -- Kalikasan PNE
Read also: Whitewash, greater damage to reef, marine life feared for Tubbataha
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