ATM Statement on the passage of a new mining tax bill at Senate The Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) is an alliance of more than a hundred people’s organizations, Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), national environmental groups, Church groups and academic institutions who have decided to collectively challenge the aggressive promotion of large-scale mining in the Philippines through…
The Dead Rivers (Ang patay na Sapa) I I wish I could pave back time white glossy stream flowing in rivers sigh how it reflects the wide stormy sky and birds’ song breaks the silent of night II And now, I no longer hear the birds hum sheer the noise of the flashing floods In…
Youth for Rights launches Green Mask Campaign Calls for Environment Policy Change not Charter Change! A youth rights defenders group called on President Rodrigo Duterte to prioritize changes in environment policies rather than changing the constitution. Youth for Rights (Y4R), a group of young human rights and environmental rights defenders added its voice to the…
Sa mga manggagawa ng minahan ni Greg Bituin Jr. marami na kayong nagtatrabahong manggagawa minimina ang bundok, ginagalugad ang lupa upang matagpuan ang mineral na pinagpala kahit ang kalupaa’y patuloy na lumuluha pikitmata sa nangyayari dahil sa trabaho walang pakialam sa kinabukasan ng tao gumuho man ang bundok, para sa kapitalismo mabutas man ang lupa,…
Mapanirang Minahan Wakasan ni Doc Ben Molino Mapanirang minahan agad ng wakasan, Alisin na ang pulang putik sa baybay, Patagin na ang mga stockpile, Ayusin na ang lupang nawindang, at Nilapastangan na mga pangisdaan. Ipaglaban ang kinabukasan na sinira ng Rekadong pula na lason sa lupa, At asido sa tubig na pumapatay sa isda, Nang…
Statement on the continued inaction of DENR on the issue of large-scale mining in Manicani Island, Guiuan, Eastern Samar Manicani, a small island off mainland Guiuan, Eastern Samar, hogged both local and national news when protests erupted anew against the recent endorsement by the local governments of the renewal of large-scale mining on the island.…
Alyansa Tigil Mina’s Response to Chamber of Mines of the Philippines Open Letter cum Paid Ad published in the PDI on September 26, 2016 First of all, we believe that the paid advertisement by COMP was a rude move to discredit the mining audit reports completed by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Second,…
ATM Statement on the SONA of Pres. Rodrigo R. Duterte July 26, 2016 Quezon City – ATM welcomes the clear pronouncements of Pres. Duterte related to environment concerns. Specifically, Pres. Duterte gave instructions that permits and contracts of mining, logging and other environment-sensitive projects will be reviewed. He further stated that should it be needed,…
ATM Statement on recent DENR positions on mining July 13, 2016 ATM welcomes the pronouncements of DENR Sec. Gina Lopez on mining issues. Particularly, we support the moves to immediately conduct an audit of all mining project, a moratorium on mining applications, and her personal position against open-pit mining. Our alliance also believes that Sec.…
Mining affects indigenous women human rights, Phil women’s groups said at 64thCEDAW session Geneva, Switzerland – Mining projects which encroached upon IP territories without our genuine consent causing a web of women human rights violations has been one of the statements issued by indigenous women and women’s rights advocates from the Philippines in the Convention…
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…
End Corporate Greed, Stop Harassing Environmental Defenders By Xiou A non-government organization working against the destructive large scale mining is being indicted for Internet or e-libel through a resolution by the Taguig City Prosecutor’s Office. The Hinatuan Mining Company (HMC) earlier filed charges against Philippine Misereor Partnership, Inc. (PMPI) for issuing a press release about…
Groups call for green justice seek courts to immediately stop destructive mining projects Manila – Mining operations in Nueva Vizcaya, Zambales, Palawan and Eastern Samar were denounced by environmental groups today, for violating environmental laws and human rights of communities. For World Environment Day (June 5), Sanlakas, Concerned Citizens of Sta Cruz Zambales (CCOS), Didipio…
Taguig fiscal recommends indictment of PMPI 4 on Cyber Libel A TAGUIG prosecutor has endorsed the filing of cyber libel charges against a civil rights group for reporting a mining company’s operation in Manicani Island, Guiuan, Eastern Samar, allegedly for post-typhoon rehabilitation. Prosecutor Patrick Noel De Dios submitted the resolution to the Taguig Prosecutors’ Office…
Is ‘Responsible Mining’ possible without strong regulations? By Cecilia Olivet, Jaybee Garganera, Farah Sevilla and Joseph Purugganan In the last decade, the resource-rich country of the Philippines has bet heavily on the mining industry as a strategy for development, but this focus has come under growing scrutiny. With 47 large-scale mines in operation and growing…
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…
“Take a stand against destructive mining! Pass a new minerals management law!” candidates urged Human rights and environment advocates visited the headquartes of Presidential and Vice Presidential tandems Mar-Leni, Grace-Chiz and BinGo to challenge them to take a stand against destructive mining and support the passage of a new minerals management bill on Thursday. Activists…
Vote against mining, vote for our collective survival Berta Caceres was an indigenous woman leader of the Lenca people in Honduras, and a mother of 4. She has led opposition to a proposed dam on the Gualcarque river, considered sacred by the Lencas. Last Thursday, March 3, Berta was shot dead in her own home,…
Groups launch campaign against pro-mining candidates, urge public to vote pro-environment, pro-people leaders Environment and human rights groups urged the public to vote for pro-environment, pro-people, anti-mining candidates earlier today. The public is told not to vote for pro-mining candidates or candidates with investments in mining or backed by miners. Jaybee Garganera, Alyansa Tigil Mina…
Zambalenos and support group want Paje and Jazareno’s head over mining issues in the provincez Leaders of Concerned Citizen of Sta. Cruz (CCOS) together with Sanlakas troops today in front of Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) calling for the resignation of DENR Sec. Ramon Paje and MGB Director Leo Jasareno. The group CCOS consistently oppose…
