Blog Posts on mining in the philippines
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If Mining Works For Chile, Why Can't it Work For Us by Pilipinas Je T'aime on Apr 22, 2012Being a beneficiary of mining myself, I join the group of Filipinos who believe that mining can seriously help uplift the poverty in our country. One case study we can follow is that of Chile, whose mining industry has helped the country produc...
To mine or not to mine by New Philippine Revolution on Dec 9, 2011If you ask an ordinary Filipino about mining, you'll get ambivalent opinions about it. Why? Because the average Filipino knows that mining is part of life. It is even part of a country's economic development. Take a look at yourself now. If you're we...
[Event] Join the Aetas in their Fight Against Mining on Mt. Abo by Environment Philippines on Sep 21, 2011Aeta Tribesmen in coordination with more than 500 concerned students, church representatives, and professionals, will engage in a trekking and tree planting on September 24, Saturday, from 5am to 5pm. Participants will express their views against min...
CPP-NPA-NDF dips its fingers on mining? WTF?! by New Philippine Revolution on Sep 16, 2011The Communist Party of the Philippines issued a statement last September 14, condemning the entry of foreign mining firms in the country. The party devoted so much time writing the statement that it took them a great deal to explain why a Socialist-M...
[Event] Gina Lopez to Give Talk on Mining and Biodiversity on March 7, 2011 by Environment Philippines on Mar 1, 2011Come and Attend this Very Important Talk on Mining in the Philippines On March 7, 2011 Ms. Gina Lopez - managing director of the ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. - will give a talk on mining and biodiversity. The talk is will begin at 6pm and will be held at...
[News] The Philippines Government Suspends Issuing of All Mining Permits in the Country by Environment Philippines on Feb 18, 2011Good news!On February 18, 2011 the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) of the Philippines has suspended the issuing of all mining permits in the country. While this will not stop currently operating mines in places such as Palawan,...
[News] President Noynoy Makes a Commitment on Mining in Palawan Issue by Environment Philippines on Feb 9, 2011Today, my friend Michaella Ortega (daughter of Dr. Gerry Ortega) met President Noynoy Aquino in person to talk about the issue of mining in Palawan. (Photo of Gerry Ortega taken from The Mindanao Current Blog)The president had this to say:"If th...
[Special] Greenpeace Urges You to Support the Save Palawan Movement by Environment Philippines on Feb 8, 2011 Photo of Palawan Taken From Philippines WiredHere is a message sent to me and the other Greenpeace Philippines bloggers. I hope you will join is in supporting this environmental cause. Friends,Our allies from the recently formed Save Palawan M...
[News] Vote No to Mining in Palawan Today! by Environment Philippines on Feb 2, 2011I have not updated this website in a long time, but this is an environmental issue that all Filipinos must feel strongly about.Dr. Gerry Ortega gave up his life for this cause. Let us continue to fight for our shared belief that the protection of our...
Pulang Tinta Issues by Batang Tibak Feed on Jun 5, 2010Pulang Tinta is the page of this blog specifically designated for topics that involves the Society. It doesn’t mean that if we say activism, it always points out to rantings. But through this I hope I can change the description … Continue...
