Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) strongly condemns the cyber libel suit filed against environmental advocate, Hai Fernandez, Executive Director of Zambales Ecological Network, and Sean Magbanua of the Daily Tribune. We regard this case as a form of Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP) intended to silence Fernandez for her firm opposition to mining and dredging operations in Zambales. The suit is also meant to intimidate the media from reporting on the impacts and