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Indigenous Peoples Raise Alarm Against Aggressive Mining Policy of Aquino Government

Indigenous Peoples Raise Alarm Against Aggressive Mining Policy of Aquino Government

By RONALYN V. OLEA
“This is an issue of life-and-death not only for the indigenous peoples but also for the whole nation. If all of the mining projects will push through, the damage on the environment and on the people’s lives would be irreparable,” Joan Jaime of Kalipunan ng mga Katutubong Mamamayan ng Pilipinas (Kamp) said.

Sidebar: Philippine Mining Industry A Source of Profits for TNCs, A Curse to Communities

| Apr 11, 2011

Indigenous Center for Lumads Decry Military Abuses, Attacks Against Schoolchildren

Indigenous Center for Lumads Decry Military Abuses, Attacks Against Schoolchildren

By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
Soldiers belonging to the 73rd Infantry Battalion forced 10-year old Jimboy Saya to hold a chain of sub-machine gun bullets and carry an M-16 rifle. The soldiers then photographed the child and distributed it to local media with the caption “NPA child warrior going to school in Dlumay.”

| Mar 25, 2011

Foreign Mining Companies Deceive, Force People to Agree to Operations

Foreign Mining Companies Deceive, Force People to Agree to Operations

By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
The results of two environmental investigative missions belie the declaration of President Benigno Aquino III that local communities would decide whether to allow mining operations in their area or not. In South Cotabato, Aquino was reported to have mediated to reverse the decision of the local government disallowing mining in their jurisdiction.

| Oct 18, 2010

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