Women tending the Kasibu barricades against large-scale mining
At the barricade, she has found her place by turning its often-invisible work of care into a collective act of resistance.
Women tending the Kasibu barricades against large-scale mining
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Surigao town’s barangays unite behind anti-mining resolution
Surigao town’s barangays unite behind anti-mining resolution
One mining exploration has brought all eight barangays of this town together in opposition, with local councils warning that disturbance in one part of its subwatersheds could cascade the effect on water sources, farming, and other local livelihoods.
Groups condemn violence in Nueva Vizcaya, 11 arrested residents released on bail
Groups condemn violence in Nueva Vizcaya, 11 arrested residents released on bail
Progressive groups condemned what they described as worsening state violence against the anti-mining community in Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya.
Cantilan LGU issues pro-mining resolution despite residents’ opposition
Cantilan LGU issues pro-mining resolution despite residents’ opposition
The public hearing appeared to have been held merely for compliance.
3 anti-mining Nueva Vizcaya residents released on bail, groups decry harassment
3 anti-mining Nueva Vizcaya residents released on bail, groups decry harassment
Environmental groups condemned the harassment against the people of Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya who continue to defend their land against mining exploitation of the North Luzon Mineral Resources Center.
Indigenous community rising up against mining in Nueva Vizcaya
Indigenous community rising up against mining in Nueva Vizcaya
For Enggo, it is important to involve not just their community but also other Filipinos to stand with them as the harm caused by mining affects the whole country.
Pala’wan community resists mining as Brooke’s Point barricade gets dismantled
Pala’wan community resists mining as Brooke’s Point barricade gets dismantled
The Marcos Jr. administration's push to expand mining for critical minerals, alongside partnerships with foreign governments through initiatives such as Pax Silica, could further open biodiversity hotspots and Indigenous territories to extraction in response to foreign demand.
Court dismisses forcible entry case vs Bayombong bishop, anti-mining advocates
Court dismisses forcible entry case vs Bayombong bishop, anti-mining advocates
"As Bishop of this Diocese, I carry the responsibility given to me at ordination to stand with the poor."
At the barricade: A mother’s stand against mining in Dupax del Norte
At the barricade: A mother’s stand against mining in Dupax del Norte
“This success in Dupax del Norte is a success against mining all over the Philippines."
Groups protest at MGB, demand full cancellation of Woggle mining permit
Groups protest at MGB, demand full cancellation of Woggle mining permit
“The temporary suspension is not justice—it's the bare minimum. As long as Woggle Mining’s permit exists, Dupax del Norte remains vulnerable to continued plunder and harassment."
UK progressive groups want British mining out of PH
UK progressive groups want British mining out of PH
“The situation in Dupax del Norte is emblematic of the Filipino people’s long history of resisting foreign mining giants in the country."
Dupax del Norte mining protest persists
Dupax del Norte mining protest persists
Bamboo poles, scrap wood, and tarpaulins are simple materials turned into symbols of resistance.
Envi group supports moratorium on Palawan mining
Envi group supports moratorium on Palawan mining
Kalikasan People's Network for the Environment said that the moratorium is not only a victory for the people of Palawan but for all Filipino communities resisting destructive mining.
Charter change could worsen destructive mining impact
Charter change could worsen destructive mining impact
“The mining law liberalized the Philippine mining industry to bolster the country's economic growth. However, nearly three decades after, mountains have been flattened, rivers have become lifeless, and the well-being of the people has been severely affected."
Duterte’s new mining order disastrous to environment—groups
Duterte’s new mining order disastrous to environment—groups
“Mr. Duterte’s order to lift the mining agreement moratorium will be a disaster upon disaster because the Mining Act of 1995 is still in place. We cannot allow this deluge of destructive large-scale mining when communities are still suffering from the converging pandemic and climate crises.”
The Duterte era: A state of nature under attack
The Duterte era: A state of nature under attack
If we do not fight back, no one will be left to fight for us and the future generations. If we do not push back, the world that sustain our very lives will be pushed to the brink by tyrants and demagogues like Duterte.
Irresponsible Australian mining in the Philippines persists
Irresponsible Australian mining in the Philippines persists
The more disturbing issue, however, is the ever-increasing human rights violations and extrajudicial killings of human rights activists who advocate for ordinary people and local communities opposed to large-scale mining operations.
Duterte indicted in int’l human rights tribunal over mining atrocities
Duterte indicted in int’l human rights tribunal over mining atrocities
There is an increasing number of commercially operating large-scale mines and mineral reservation areas under Duterte, and in the case filed by environmentalists at the IPT2018, such an expansion in mining activities has come with frequent and increasingly violent attacks against anti-mining activists and environmental defenders.
Four factors why #Habagat2018 became a flood disaster
Four factors why #Habagat2018 became a flood disaster
The recent deluge delivers a chilling warning about the climate crisis. Worse, 9 years after Ondoy, the capital region's perennial vulnerability to extreme rainfall remains.
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