ATM joins protection hub for human rights defenders
Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) vowed to help ensure a safe space for human rights defenders (HRDs) as it joined a consortium of civil society and human rights organizations working towards strengthening protection mechanisms and networks for activists and community leaders. Jaybee Garganera, ATM National Coordinator, said “In particular, HRDs fighting against environmental destruction and human rights violations caused by large-scale mining constantly face threats, intimidation,
Aroroy residents demand DENR reject Filminera’s expansion of mining operations
Residents of Aroroy, Masbate, called on the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to reject the proposed expansion of mining operations on Mount Pajo by Filminera Resources Corporation and its Canadian partner B2Gold Corporation. Marylou Verano of Ang Aroroy ay Alagaan (4As) said, “Our community continues to suffer the detrimental effects of Filminera’s mining operations since 2008. We continue to experience water contamination, erosion, siltation, fish kills
Women leaders from anti-mining barricades protest at DENR; Demand mining permit cancellations
Women community leaders from anti-mining barricades and members of Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) held a flash mob at the gates of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to demand the cancellation of mining permits and a permanent stop to mining operations in their areas. Chanting “Ipamana, Huwag Ipamina” and "Ayaw namin sa large-scale mining", the protestors formed a human barricade, essentially bringing the barricades from their communities to the DENR office
Anti-mining barricade leaders launch ATM's Mining Hell Week; Demand a stop to destructive mining
Community leaders from five anti-mining barricade sites gathered at the launch of Alyansa Tigil Mina’s Mining Hell Week today to call for an end to mining activities in their respective communities. Jaybee Garganera, ATM National Coordinator, stated, “By coming to Manila, the leaders are essentially bringing their barricades to the city, hoping the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will urgently address their complaints and cancel existing mining permits.
