Tag: Mining

At present, the diocese said there are at least four mining companies operating in Homonhon

Facing the prospect of losing their land and livelihood, around a dozen Wawonii villagers take turns keeping watch from a hut

“Destroying the environment is a sin. And so as believers, we are obliged to protect our only home,” Bishop Mesiona said

The protestors warned the government from catering to the "vested interests" of mining companies

“It is only appropriate to respect their rights and listen to their grievances,” said the bishop

Some 600 leaders of government, the business sector, green groups and academics will discuss expanding marine protected areas

Scientists warn that coastal and mangrove ecosystems would be affected if dredging and reclamation activities were to continue

“This is just one of the fruits of the barricade with the tireless and unselfish people who have been joining and supporting us"

Residents of Sibuyan have been manning a barricade since January 26 to stop mining trucks containing nickel ore from entering a private port

In a statement, the Catholic clergy of Sibuyan warned of “tragic consequences” if the nickel mining project pushed through on the island