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

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

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