DIGGING FOR ‘BLACK GOLD’ (PART II )
Government agencies took years before paying heed to community pleas. Residents believe the action taken might have been too late
Apr
2023
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Articles by Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism
Apr
2023
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DIGGING FOR ‘BLACK GOLD’
Government agencies took years before paying heed to community pleas. Residents believe the action taken might have been too late
Mar
2023
27
Why green energy can’t gain ground in the Philippines
The piecemeal and problematic implementation of the Renewable Energy Law is blocking clean and cheap energy for millions of Filipinos
Dec
2021
10
Palawan authorities rezone forest to allow mining
A nickel mine is on the brink of a major expansion in Mt. Bulanjao, a rainforest system considered by indigenous peoples as their ancestral home and protected by a Palawan conservation law.
Nov
2021
23
Two tributary creeks pose threat to Iloilo River rehabilitation
The Iloilo River, which was on the brink of being “biologically dead” a decade ago, is again teeming with marine life and biodiversity. Two tributary creeks – Dungon Creek and Calajunan Creek – threaten the health of the rest of the waterway, however.
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