STATEMENT: APMC MUST STOP SPREADING DISINFORMATION
We will persevere until the Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA) is revoked
Feb
2023
15
mining
Feb
2023
3
BREAKING: TWO HURT IN SIBUYAN STANDOFF
Two people were hurt after the local police prevented the residents from blocking trucks owned by the mining company
Feb
2023
2
OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF LIVING LAUDATO SI’ PHILIPPINES ON THE TENSION IN SIBUYAN, ROMBLON
Together with all who continue to defend the rights of nature, we cry with one voice, STOP MINING IN SIBUYAN
Feb
2023
2
Bishop visits anti-mining barricade in Sibuyan Island
Environmental groups claimed the mining firm failed to secure necessary mining permits and documents
Nov
2022
3
Faith-based, green groups reiterate mining ban call in wake of Mindanao landslide
“Ban on new mining agreements should be part of climate change mitigation,” said Dionito Cabillas, convenor of the ecumenical group Isaiah Ministry
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