Anti-mining groups picket DENR, demand halt to seabed quarrying
ATM Statement | February 27, 2023 Members of Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) and Partido Lakas ng Masa (PLM) demonstrated in front of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) today as they demanded a halt in destructive seabed quarrying related to reclamation projects in Manila Bay. Jaybee Garganera, ATM National Coordinator, said the “DENR must conduct an investigation of the destructive seabed quarrying activities and issue a corresponding order to stop the oper
Continued illegal operations of Ipilan Nickel condemned
ATM Press Statement | February 26, 2023 Residents and local government officials of Brooke’s Point condemned the continued operations of Ipilan Nickel Corporation (INC) despite their clear demand for the mining company to stop its illegal operations. Marlon Tamsi from Environmental Legal Assistance Center (ELAC) said: “Several trucks of Ipilan Nickel are transporting mineral ores from their stockyard and loading them into barges. This is totally unacceptable since the mining
ATM Statement on the EDSA PEOPLE POWER Anniversary
ATM Statement | Febraury 25, 2023 Thirty-seven years ago, the Filipino people exhibited to the world the power of collective action and toppled a dictator of two decades in a matter of four days. The EDSA People Power not only demonstrated strong opposition against the atrocities and abuses of the authoritarian rule of Ferdinand Marcos, Sr., it likewise expressed a common aspiration for truth, democracy and good governance. Presently, the country is witness to the firm resist
Brooke’s Point call for DENR Cease and Desist Order Against Ipilan Nickel
ATM Press Statement | February 24, 2023 The residents and local government of Brooke’s Point, Palawan called on the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to immediately issue a Cease and Desist Order against Ipilan Nickel Corporation (INC) for continuing to operate without a Mayor’s Permit and a Certificate Precondition (CP). Job Lagrada, leader of the demonstrators barricading in the area, said “the DENR must take action on the violations of the Ipilan Nick
Brooke’s Point LGU firm stance against illegal mining lauded
ATM Press Statement | February 21, 2023 Alyansa Tigil Mina lauded today the firm stance of the local government and residents of Brooke’s Point Palawan against the continued illegal operations of Ipilan Nickel Corporation (INC), which has been operating without a Mayor’s Permit, Certificate of Precondition (CP) from the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), and other necessary requirements. “The local government and the Brooke’s Point residents currently barricadi
ATM Statement of Support for ‘Alay Lakad Laban sa Kaliwa Dam’
ATM Statement of Support | February 21, 2023 Alyansa Tigil Mina stands in solidarity with the various groups and individuals marching under the banner “Alay Lakad Laban sa Kaliwa Dam”. We fully support the call for President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to order a halt to the Kaliwa Dam project, particularly the tunnelling in Teresa Rizal, which has already started and is continuing even when the Free Prior and Informed (FPIC) process is still ongoing. We join the call for Malacañan
Barikada ng Bayan Against Illegal Mining Operations Put Up in Brooke’s Point
Press Statement | February 18, 2023. A Barikada ng Bayan was put up in Brooke’s Point, Palawan today as residents demanded that Ipilan Nickel Corporation immediately stop its mining operations, especially that it has been operating without a Mayor’s Permit. Vice Mayor Jean Feliciano of Brooke’s Point said residents have no recourse but to organize a barricade since the mining company continues to operate despite an order by the Mayor to stop operations. She said that on Febru
ATM Reaction on DENR’s Cease and Desist Order to APMC
PRESS STATEMENT | February 7, 2023 Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) lauded the Sibuyan residents today for their victory over the illegal operations of Altai Philippines Mining Corporation (APMC) after the DENR issued a Cease and Desist Order preventing the mining firm from the construction and operation of its causeway and stopping its transportation of nickel ore. “The DENR Order suspending the current operations of APMC is a clear victory for the people of Sibuyan. Without the fir
Sibuyanons call on DENR to issue cease and desist order against APMC
Press Statement | February 6, 2023 Environmental defenders in Sibuyan, Romblon called on the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to issue a cease and desist order that would stop the operations of Altai Philippines Mining Company (APMC). According to the DENR findings: 1. APMC violated PD 1067 known as the Water Code of the Philippines- shore easement construction of structures 2. APMC violated DAO 2004-24 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations - no fo
Anti-mining groups condemn violent incident in Sibuyan that left two hurt
Press Statement | February 3, 2023 Two Sibuyan residents were hurt when mining trucks of Altai Philippines Mining Company carrying nickel ore pushed their way through the barricades put up by the community as they demanded the suspension of mining operations to protect their island’s ecosystems.
Sibuyan residents tried to prevent the trucks from passing through but unfortunately failed as the trucks, aided by the police, forced their way through the human barricade and left
