The so-called anti-mining “karaban rally” composed of about 600 protesters from farmers and indigenous communities reached Palawan capital city (the Philippines) on the 7th of June.
The main scope of the peaceful effort was to request the Provincial Government not to endorse the proposed plans of MacroAsia and Ipilan Nickel Corporation (INC), and to clarify matters on the Canadian-based MBMI mining company’s newly approved Financial and Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA) application. June 22 is the last official session of the Provincial Government of Palawan before the new elected administration takes over.
On the 25th, also the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) will have its last section. Indigenous peoples, farmers and NGOs fear that these government agencies might endorse both MacroAsia and Ipilan Nickel Corporation before their mandates end. As result anti-mining efforts are being intensified and the international advocacy community is being alerted.
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See footages of the 7th June “Karaban” anti-mining protest
http://www.youtube.com/user/ALDAWpalawan#p/a/u/0/I36maH80S2Y
See detailed information on Community Solidarity Response Toronto website
http://www.solidarityresponse.net/palawan-anti-mining-protesters-return-...
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