ATM supports Trillion PesoMarch; demands full accountability from corrupt officials and end of political dynasties
Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) joins the Filipino people in demanding full accountability from all public officials and private contractors implicated in the corruption involving flood control and infrastructure projects. On November 30, we join the Trillion Peso March to express our indignation over the greed of government officials and political dynasties who have unashamedly stolen from the nations’ coffers. Through ghost projects, congressional insertions, and huge kickbacks, t
Asia-Pacific environment and human rights group demands system change; rejects “green transition”
On this Global Day of Action, the Asia-Pacific Gathering on Human Rights and Extractives extended its solidarity with all peoples and movements calling for climate justice, and socio-ecological and systemic transformation. Atty. Mai Taqueban, Executive-Director of the Legal Rights and Natural Resources Center (LRC) stressed that governments and corporations profit hugely from the extraction of minerals despite strong resistance in the communities. “Mining literally costs peop
ATM calls for system change that upholds right to say No to mining
Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) joins the Global Day of Action mobilizations around the world today to call for a socio-ecological and systemic transformation that upholds the right of communities and Indigenous Peoples to say NO to mining and other destructive projects and ensures Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC). Jaybee Garganera, ATM National Coordinator, said, “Together with various organizations and peoples, we reject the current extractivist green transition promoted b
On Mayor Benedito's Refusal to Sign SB Endorsement of Ipilan Nickel's Envi Clearance
Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) supports Brooke’s Point, Palawan Mayor Cesareo Benito Jr. for refusing to sign the Sangguniang Bayan Resolution endorsing the renewal of Strategic Environmental Plan (SEP) Clearance for Ipilan Nickel Corporation. However, a refusal to sign the endorsement is not enough. Despite not putting his signature to the SB’s Resolution, the endorsement will still be deemed approved and take effect. To fully commit to the municipality’s Comprehensive Land Use Pl
ATM lauds De Lima’s resolution to investigate illegal mining in Dupax del Norte
Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) lauded the House Resolution 413 filed by Cong. Leila De Lima directing an investigation into the alleged illegal mining by Woggle Corporation in Dupax del Norte and the possible cancellation of their exploration permit. Jaybee Garganera, ATM National Coordinator, said “This is welcome news, especially for the residents of the area, who have set-up a barricade to express their resistance to the mining exploration. This investigation would hopefully s
Protesters demand accountability from destructive mining tainted with corruption
Environmental and human rights groups marched to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) today to demand accountability from government officials and mining corporations for the destructive large-scale mining operations in local communities. Jaybee Garganera, National Coordinator of Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM), said “Despite the environmental destruction and human rights violations, large-scale mining is aggressively being pursued by political dynasties with b
