Environmental groups, however, believe that the military operations are connected to the mining operations in the region
As the negotiations near, the challenge lies in overcoming resistance from industries and certain nations against strict provisions
SMC remains the biggest gas expansionist not only in the Philippines but also in Southeast Asia with over 15.4 GW in the pipeline
The Columban example is reflective of how the returns of divestment and subsequent reinvestment cannot be measured solely in monetary value
It is also important to recognize and continuously help and assert their rights to good food, the right to land, affordable housing, and social services
“Recent tragedies and environmental disruptions linked to mining and quarrying underscore the need for a thorough investigation”
“We hope that an alternative minerals management bill would be legislated to rationalize mining and the use of minerals in the country”
Bishop Alminaza echoed Pope Francis’s stance highlighting the intrinsic link between the dignity of work and worker safety
“We fully support the Masungi Georeserve Foundation for its successful reforestation and management of the Masungi Georeserve Park”
Environmental groups, however, believe that the military operations are connected to the mining operations in the region