ATM condemns NCIP’s order to dismantle anti-mining barricade
Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) strongly condemns the decision by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) to remove the anti-mining barricade in Barangay Ipilan, Brooke’s Point, Palawan. Jaybee Garganera, ATM National Coordinator, stated: “This action suppresses the rights of residents and Indigenous Peoples (IPs) to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression. It prevents the community from collectively protecting their ancestral domain and cultural heritage from des
ATM condemns SLAPP suit against bishop, priest and anti-mining barricade leaders
Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) expressed strong support for Bishop Jose Elmer Mangalinao, Fr. Christian Dumangeng, and the community leaders involved in the barricade in Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya. These individuals are facing a lawsuit for alleged forcible entry due to the barricade they established in opposition to North Luzon Mineral Resources Corporation’s (NLMRC) mining exploration activities. Jaybee Garganera, ATM National Coordinator, stated, “We condemn the filing of this Str
𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗔 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘 𝟳.𝟴 𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗢𝗦, 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗢, 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦
A report by the Convergence of Initiatives for Environmental Justice, Inc. (CIEJ)
MacArthur residents dismayed at “failure” of dialogue with mining firm and MGB
Community residents of MacArthur, Leyte, are dismayed by the outcome of the April 29 Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue concerning mining operations in their area, calling it a “failure” for lacking any concrete commitment to the pull-out of the gigantic cutter suction dredger and the cancellation of the mining contract of Strong Built Mining Development Corporation (SBMDC). Jesus Cabias, Founding Chairperson of Unahin Natin Lagi ang Diyos (Leyte), said, “We deeply resent the lack
ATM pushes for AMMB to replace Mining Act
On the occasion of Earth Day, Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) called on the Philippine government to prioritize the legislation of the Alternative Minerals Management Bill (AMMB) and the repeal of the flawed 1995 Mining Act to rationalize mining for national development and ensure environmental protection in mining-affected communities. Jaybee Garganera, ATM National Coordinator said, “Measures to address the climate crisis and ensure the survival of the planet should include reform
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,
