Bishop visits anti-mining barricade in Sibuyan Island
Environmental groups claimed the mining firm failed to secure necessary mining permits and documents
Environmental groups claimed the mining firm failed to secure necessary mining permits and documents
The group reported cases of “aerial strafing and bombing of 14 communities” that led to the displacement of tens of thousands of families
The report focused on the experiences and testimonies of people most affected by mining in the Dinagat and Didipio regions
Up to 29 percent of the survey’s respondents, however, said their quality of life got worse, while 41% said it was the same
“We need to honor and remember those who spent their lives fighting for the communities and the environment”