We are greatly disappointed with this development. ATM believes that OceanaGold Philippines, Inc. (OGPI) had failed to substantially comply with the requirements of a renewal for FTAA. It did not inform the local governments about its application and has not secured the free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) of the affected indigenous peoples. This interim…
ATM Statement on the arrest of environmental women activists in Manila Sept. 10, 2019 ATM strongly condemns the arrest and detention of women activists who staged a non-violent protest action inside Sofitel Hotel in Manila, earlier today. The six women conducted a “mannequin challenge” inside the lobby of Sofitel Hotel to protest against destructive mining…
ATM Statement on the Opening of Mining Philippines 2019 September 10, 2019 Quezon City –“Responsible mining” is a myth, and even the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) has stopped pretending it exists. The concept didn’t find any space in the theme nor in the program for the annual international mining confab that opens…
BAYOMBONG, NUEVA VIZCAYA – Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) together with its local partners, the Nueva Vizcaya Quirino Waterwatch, Alyansa ng Magsasaka para sa Kalikasan ng Kasibu, and Didipio Earth Savers Movement (DESAMA) declare their rejection of the continued illegal and destructive operations of OceanaGold Philippines, Inc. (OGPI). One hundred local farmers and indigenous peoples from…
ATM Statement Aug. 19, 2019 Quezon City – Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) is deeply saddened with the demise of Ms. Gina Lopez. She was a bastion of environmental activism, and a source of hope and inspiration for many communities and organizations that had the opportunity to work and be served by her. She will be…
Quezon City – Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) supports the struggles of indigenous peoples all over the world. In their continuing journey to assert their right to self-determination and to defend their land, lives and culture, they have stood in front of destructive development projects and protect the forests, water and natural resources for everyone’s benefit.…
Agency hides decision to allow mining in Nueva Vizcaya, despite expired mining contract Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) is deeply concerned and horrified by the lack of transparency and callousness of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), in allowing continued mining operations in Nueva Vizcaya despite the expiration of a mining contract there. Last…
We respect the electoral exercise and the will of the people. But we see the dominance of traditional politicians (trapos), convicted plunderers and political lackeys of the Duterte administration in the winning list of new senators. This does not bode well for transformative social change. We see new senators who are compromised by big corporate…
Stop mining, communities urge Duterte admin Groups hold anti-mining actions nationwide MANILA, 30 June 2016 – Mining-affected communities across the Philippines held protests and other actions to pursue reforms in mining ahead of the inauguration of President Rodrigo Duterte and the swearing-in of Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Gina Lopez. Members and…
Alyansa Tigil Mina challenges Duterte Admin to address mining, environmental issues Alyansa Tigil Mina, a national coalition of more than 130 members and 21 local multi-sectoral alliances in the provincial Sites of Struggles collectively confronting the promotion of destructive large-scale mining in the Philippines, challenges incoming President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to stand by his promise…
ATM Statement on Pope Francis’ Encyclical “Laudato Sii” (“Praise Be To You”) 18 June 2015 As his holiness Pope Francis said in his homily on February 9, 2015 in Vatican, “A Christian who does not protect creation, who does not let it grow, is a Christian who does not care about the work of God…
Envi groups renew call to scrap Mining Act Environmental activists in chains dragged by a “golden grim ripper” marched towards the House of Representatives to call on the Congress to Scrap RA 7942, also known as the Mining Act of 1995 as the law marks its 20th year. The action spearheaded by the group Alyansa…
Mendiola March to pressure Malacanang against mining Environmental groups spearheaded by Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) finished off their week-long anti-mining solidarity activity on Thursday, September 18 with an estimate of 1000 advocates marching from Plaza Miranda to Mendiola. The groups emphasized their message to Malacanang that mining is a destructive industry and recalled their messages…
Groups accuse MMDC of new violations Anti-mining Coalition in Cantilan, Nagpakabana Na CarCanMadCarLanon (NNC), once again declared battle against MarcVentures Mining Development Corporations (MMDC) for the company’s alleged violation of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau’s (MGB) stoppage order issued on April 22, 2014. According to NNC, MMDC has been doing full mining operations in Cabangahan,…
ATM Statement for Earth Day: Filipinos should assert their right in protecting the environment ‘Ganansya ng iilan, disgrasya ng mamamayan’— As the world celebrates Earth Day, Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) a coalition of more than a hundred environmental and anti-mining groups continues its cry for a more sustainable future, not just for the environment but…
More mining companies should be shut down—ATM The Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) called on the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) to close down many mining companies in the country found in violation of environmental laws and those who committed human rights abuses. This is in light of the…
The Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) a national campaign organization, is looking for qualified applicants for a full-time, project-based positions: 1. Campaigns/Sites of Struggles (SoS) Officer in Visayas. Job Description: 1. Coordinate area/field activities for local campaign work in various localities in the Visayas region; 2. Provide direct support to identified activities at the area/field levels…
Legislator renews call for alternative mining law Lone District of Nueva Vizcaya Representative and House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Carlos M. Padilla said the enactment of alternative mining law is important to provide a new policy in managing our country’s mineral resources and in resolving glaring flaws of the Republic Act No. 7942 otherwise known…
Groups urge gov’t: seek justice for victims of Marcopper toxic mine tragedy, other mining disasters Led by the Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM), groups called on the government to step up and lead the people in demanding justice for victims of the Marcopper toxic mine tragedy and other mining disasters. This morning, the groups went agency-hopping…
Groups condemn dismissal of murder case against Army’s 27th IB Justice for the Capion massacre DENIED Support groups of anti-mining communities affected by the Tampakan Copper Gold Project condemn the dismissal of the criminal charges against members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines 27th Infantry Battalion. Last year, Oct 18, Juvy Capion and her…
