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

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

Women leaders from Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) demanded accountability for the massive corruption in government and the devastating impacts of large-scale mining operations – both of which involve political dynasties abusing their vast influence and power.   In a press conference launching the alliance’s Mining Hell Week, Malou Verano of ATM Council of Leaders and Ang Aroroy ay Alagaan (4A) pointed out: “The politicians linked to the corruption in flood control projects are the

Alyansa Tigil Mina joins the call for accountability for massive corruption in flood control projects as well as the destruction brought...