Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) condemns the unwarranted use of force by police authorities in their attempt to dismantle the barricade by residents of Dupax del Norte, who are firmly resisting the exploration activities of Woggle Corporation.   More than 300 policemen are trying to dismantle the barricade by virtue of a court order issued by Regional Trial Court 30 in Bambang. According to initial reports from the ground, six persons have already been arrested, several were injured

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