Gov’t Moves To Exempt Mining From Total Log Ban
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Mining-related deaths, destruction haunt celebration of Mine Safety Week
Mining-related deaths, destruction haunt celebration of Mine Safety Week
By MARYA SALAMAT
“With the celebration of Mine Safety Week, the mining industry portrays itself as a socially responsible industry, but in truth it is nothing but a self-serving, destructive and exploitative industry.” – Kakay Tolentino, Dumagat spokeswoman of Katribu Partylist.
Mining companies attacked by the NPA resume operations through government support
Mining companies attacked by the NPA resume operations through government support
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
"The people affected by mining has long been asking the government to side with them. It is obvious, however, that government is quicker to respond to the interests of mining companies."
Aquino hit for ‘favoring investors over victims of large-scale mining’
Aquino hit for ‘favoring investors over victims of large-scale mining’
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“Aquino shows no regard for the essential issue in the indigenous people’s struggle for the very life of their communities, their children, their way of life, their future,” Luis Jalandoni of the NDFP said.
Sidebar: Group says peace talks should tackle 'destructive effects' of mining
Flood victims accuse Aquino govt of sleeping on the job
Flood victims accuse Aquino govt of sleeping on the job
By MARYA SALAMAT
Typhoon Pedring began ravaging Luzon on Sept 26, but it was only on Oct 2 that an "emergency" meeting to address this was called by the Aquino government.
Group hits int’l mining conference, demands reforms in mining industry
Group hits int’l mining conference, demands reforms in mining industry
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“We need a revenue-transparent and domestic-oriented mining production system, and the revenues should be utilized for the development of the communities and social services for the poor." – Kalikasan People's Network for the Environment
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