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Apex unit remits P40 million to small-scale miners
A wholly-owned subsidiary of Apex Mining Co. Inc. remitted over P40 million in support to its partner small-scale miners in Itogon, Benguet as part of its initiative to improve operations of small-scale miners......»»
Legislator Urges DENR to Investigate Mining and Quarrying Activities in Catanduanes
Congressman Leo Rodriguez strongly encourages the leadership of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to investigate mining and quarrying activities in the province of Catanduanes. Despite the Provincial Board’s withdrawal of their resolution allowing small-scale carbon mining, the congressman hints at the authorities due to the lack of action on his complaints. According […] The post Legislator Urges DENR to Investigate Mining and Quarrying Activities in Catanduanes appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»
PMPI joins Church and CSOs in Samar, calls for a Stop of Mining in all Samar Islands
A Stop to Mining call reverberated in Guiuan, Eastern Samar on January 20, 2024, with thousands of people from different parts of Samar and Leyte converging at the Immaculate Concepcion Church in Guiuan to express their sentiments against the destructive activities of mining on the island of Samar.Spearheaded by the three (3) Dioceses of Samar, together with the support of the Philippine Misereor Partnership and.....»»
PMPI joins Church and CSOs in Samar, calls for a Stop of Mining in all Samar Islands
A Stop to Mining call reverberated in Guiuan, Eastern Samar on January 20, 2024, with thousands of people from different parts of Samar and Leyte converging at the Immaculate Concepcion Church in Guiuan to express their sentiments against the destructive activities of mining on the island of Samar.Spearheaded by the three (3) Dioceses of Samar, together with the support of the Philippine Misereor Partnership and.....»»
No miners trapped in Mati City – OCD-XI
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 20 January) – It is not true that miners were trapped in a wooded mining site operated by Hallmark Mining Company in Mati City, around noon on Friday, January 19, an official said. “Dili po tinuod na trapped ang mga miners, na-isolate lang to sila sa mining area kay naa landslides […].....»»
Rama orders MCWD to stop digging without permit
Rama orders MCWD to stop digging without permit.....»»
Garcia orders DPWH to stop Metro Cebu Expressway project
Garcia orders DPWH to stop Metro Cebu Expressway project.....»»
1 killed in floods, landslides in southern Philippines
MANILA, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- Days of nonstop rain triggered massive floods and landslides in the Davao region in southern Philippines, killing at least one person and affecting over 19,000 people, the government said Friday. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported that a villager was missing in floods and landslides due to heavy rains that started at dawn on Monday in the region's thre.....»»
1 killed in floods, landslides in southern Philippines
MANILA, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- Days of nonstop rain triggered massive floods and landslides in the Davao region in southern Philippines, killing at least one person and affecting over 19,000 people, the government said Friday. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported that a villager was missing in floods and landslides due to heavy rains that started at dawn on Monday in the region's thre.....»»
Apex Mining must be held accountable, says Lumad group
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 13 February)—An indigenous group has condemned Apex Mining Company for their apparent neglect of their workers and demanded that the firm be held accountable for the casualties during the February 6 landslide in Masara. “Why did Apex Mining company continue its 24-hour mining operations, using three shifts of workers, during the […].....»»
Communist groups in Cordillera weaker, more rebels yielding to government
Communist groups in Cordillera weaker, more rebels yielding to government.....»»
Cordillera IP group leaders report harassment for the second time
Indigenous Peoples leaders in the Cordillera region reported that they were harassed at a Baguio court for the second time around......»»
4 Reasons Why Small Families Should Buy a Condo
Investing in a condo with a great location is a tempting offer, and this becomes more so with small families who are considering moving to the Meyer Blue condo. Here are four compelling reasons for small families and couples to move into one as soon as they can. The View An excellent view of the […] The post 4 Reasons Why Small Families Should Buy a Condo appeared first on Kagay An......»»
Mati City, 10 municipalities in Davao Oriental suspend classes, work
Following the impact of a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) affecting Northern and Southern Mindanao, local government units (LGUs) in Davao Oriental have collectively suspended classes and government and private offices. The City of Mati and 10 municipalities, including Baganga, Governor Generoso, Cateel, and others, have issued Executive Orders in line with Presidential Executive Order No. 66, series of 2012. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has forecasted moderate to heavy rains in Davao Oriental due to the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) and LPA, posing a risk of landslides and flash floods. The Provincial Local Government Unit of Davao Oriental and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Councils have reported landslides in Lupon and Cateel, with ongoing clearing operations. The Bureau of Fire Protection and other government agencies have rescued families affected by flash floods in Cateel and Caraga. Franz Irag from the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region confirmed that around 200 individuals or close to 500 families in Davao Region have been displaced and are now in evacuation centers. Additionally, five LGUs in the province of Davao de Oro have also declared the suspension of classes and work in both public and private offices......»»
Chan orders fire victim to stop rebuilding house
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan personally ordered one of the victims of the fire in Barangay Pusok to stop reconstructing his house. Chan visited the fire site at Sitio Sta. Maria on Tuesday, December 9, 2023, after learning that one resident had already started constructing a house in the area.....»»
Calls for probe, shutdown of mining firm grow after Davao de Oro landslide
'Apex Mining and other mining companies in Mindanao have clearly endangered the lives of hundreds,' says activist Jon Bonifacio of the Kalikasan People's Network for the Environment.....»»
Royalty on mining operations outside reservations pushed
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) said that mining operations outside mineral reservations must pay a royalty as part of the government’s rationalization of the country’s mining fiscal regime......»»
Charter change could worsen destructive mining impact
By DOMINIC GUTOMAN AND ZYSA MEI ELLORAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – For environmental defenders, the government’s push for charter change (cha-cha) could worsen the already dire impacts of destructive mining corporations on vulnerable communities. The Kalipunan ng Katutubong Mamamayan ng Pilipinas (Katribu) and Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines (YACAP) held a protest in front of… The post Charter change could worsen destructive mining impact appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Abra Mining investors turning up the heat on SEC and PSE to resolve unlisted shares issue
Shareholders of Abra Mining, together with stockbroker Victor Dominquez, are seeking a Congressional inquiry into “the alleged failure of the SEC and PSE to formalize charges against the executives of Abra Mining...” for their role AR’s sale of shares which were unlisted and unregistered during the “basura” (garbage) stock frenzy that heated up in late 2020 and overboiled in early 2021......»»
Maco landslide: Apex Mining says 3 buses, jeepney waiting to shuttle workers accounted
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 10 February) – The three buses and a jeepney waiting for workers of Apex Mining Corp. were found buried in the landslide that hit Barangay Masara in Maco, Davao de Oro, the company said. In a statement sent to MindaNews Saturday, Ma. Teresa Lopez Pacis, Apex Mining assistant vice president for […].....»»