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Defend Patrimony, a broad alliance of environmental groups and mining-affected people, believes that the resolution of the Marinduque Council for Environmental Concerns (MACEC) is a big blow to the mining liberalization program of the government.


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"How these figures were derived most certainly requires a great deal of imagination, considering the mining sector's recorded contribution to the economy," said Regina Tecson, Defend Patrimony-Cebu coordinator.


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Group slams Philex defense on mine disaster

September 28, 2012 - 12:02pm

 Instead of blaming “God”, the environmental advocacy group Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment (Kalikasan PNE) pointed at Philex Mining Corp.’s own failure to put up proper...

'Philex Mining woes test EO 79'

September 12, 2012 - 4:35pm

 Reported recurrent tailings dam failures, which may incur Philex Mining Corp. about P1 billion in proposed penalty fines, will be the first major test for the new mining executive order (EO 79) of President...

Mining firm test run extension protested

November 10, 2006 - 12:00am

Anti-mining advocates and environment activists yesterday assailed the 30-day extension given anew by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to Lafayette Philippines’ polymetallic mining...

Metro

Trade chief says repealing mining law can hurt investments

February 7, 2006 - 12:00am

Former trade secretary Peter Favila warned yesterday that the call of Catholic bishops to repeal the 1995 Mining Law and revoke mining licenses could adversely affect the government’s investment targets. Favila...

Headlines

Close Albay mining project, urge environmental groups

By Katherine Adraneda | November 11, 2005 - 12:00am

Environmental groups demanded yesterday the permanent closure of a mining facility on Rapu-Rapu Island in Albay, expressing discontent over the mere suspension of its operations after its waste water was suspected...

Nation

Move for 50-year Marinduque mining moratorium hailed

By Katherine Adraneda | November 1, 2005 - 12:00am

Environmental advocates yesterday hailed the move of the Marinduque provincial council to adopt a resolution of a Church-based organization seeking a 50-year mining moratorium in the province. Defend Patrimony,...

Nation

Benefits from mining industry "imaginary"?

August 29, 2005 - 12:00am

An alliance of environmentalists and other groups called "Defend Patrimony" has describe the so-called benefits of a liberalized mining industry as "imaginary" and "far-fetched." "How these figures were derived...

Cebu News