Calling President Aquino the “Plunderer-President,” protesters said the Mining Act and the government’s continued liberalization of mining adds more reason for his ouster.
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Mining Act of 1995: Dalawang Dekada ng Disaster
KALIBUTAN By LEON DULCE 2nd of three parts 1st part: Mining Act of 1995 | Dalawang dekada ng sinaid na yaman 3rd part: Mining Act of 1995 | Dalawang dekada ng karahasan Masasabi bang ‘luntian’ na polisiya ang Mining Act of 1995? Alinsunod sa batas na ito, ang mga transnasyunal na korporasyon o TNC ng…
‘19 years of Mining Act enriched mining TNCS, but endangered the people’
The 19th anniversary of the passage of RA 7942 or Mining Act of 1995 was “greeted” with nationally-coordinated protest actions across the Philippines. The day was dubbed as Green Flag Day, and protesters launched their call for the revocation of Pres. Benigno Simeon Aquino III’s mining liberalization policies and projects.
Mining giants to pass on impact of mining crisis to people?
These large foreign-controlled mining firms, in hopes of surviving the mining crisis, would intensify land grabbing of mineral-rich areas and extraction of mineral wealth. At the same time, it would cut production expenses. – Kalikasan PNE
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
“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
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
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Mining Act + Aquino’s mining EO = poison, plunder and disaster
Main Story: On its 18th year, Philippine Mining Act still reviled as a killing behemoth By MARYA SALAMAT Bulatlat.com MANILA – If all the hoopla surrounding the promises of President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III were to be measured today by his stance on mining policy alone, it would be in tatters by now, based on…
The boon and bane of Aquino’s new mining policies
“EO 79 lacks in social justice. It claims it’s good for the mining industry, but it’s very half-baked.” — Ateneo de Davao University President Joel Tabora
Eight reasons why Aquino’s new mining policy is deadlier than Mining Act of 1995
By MARYA SALAMAT
“The final, long awaited EO makes it clear that Malacañang has addressed only the concerns of foreign business but brushed away legitimate concerns of mining affected communities and environmental groups.” – Kalikasan Party-list
‘After all the antics, Aquino’s Mining EO blazes trail for further plunder of Philippine resources’ – environmentalists
By MARYA SALAMAT
Almost a year in the making, the EO is being criticized for lacking in substance in terms of environmental protection and people’s welfare, focusing mainly in the paltry increase in government revenues.