Unahin Natin Lagi ang Diyos-Leyte (UNLAD-Leyte) and Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) welcomed the decision of MacArthur Iron Projects Corporation (MIPC) to withdraw its cutter suction dredger currently located in MacArthur, Leyte. Brenie Morcilla, UNLAD Secretary General, said the withdrawal of the dredger is “a small victory for our community-led anti-mining efforts”. She expressed gratitude to the residents, farmers, and support groups for their intense opposition to black sand min

Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) called on the Commission on Human Rights to conduct an onsite investigation on the recent violent dismantling of the barricade in Dupax del Norte. It further urged the CHR to convene a local multi-stakeholder group to host dialogues that would de-escalate the situation and avoid harm, risks and violence to affected communities. These calls were made through a letter to the CHR National Office, where ATM National Coordinator Jaybee Garganera also expre

We, UNLAD-Leyte members and concerned residents of MacArthur, Leyte, vehemently condemn the sudden appearance of Chinese ships and heavy mining equipment in Barangay San Pedro and Barangay Maya. Without our knowledge and consent, vessels and machinery have entered our area – a clear violation of our right to know and be informed of any project in our municipality. Added to this, we also suspect that Chinese citizens are being hired illegally by the MacArthur Iron Projects Cor

Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) reiterates its demand to cancel the mining contracts entered into by billionaire Joseph Sy, Chairman of Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc. (FNI), in the wake of a Senate investigation where the Department of Justice (DoJ) stated that Sy’s mining permits could be canceled or revoked given his assailed Filipino citizenship. Jaybee Garganera, ATM National Coordinator, said, “We call on the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to immediate

Nickel for EVs drives violence and ecological collapse in the Philippines Tesla, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi among companies potentially exposed to abuses in nickel value chain Key findings: ·       Nickel linked to severe environmental and human rights harms in the Philippines is likely entering the electric-vehicle value chains of Tesla, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi, and many others, according to a new investigation by Global Witness ·       The repor

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