“Mine Games” by H. Marcos Mordeno, MindaNews

MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews/05 October) – Aside from being used by government as an issue against the National Democratic Front, the attack on Monday by the New People’s Army against three mining firms in Claver, Surigao del Norte has once more highlighted the need to rethink the nature of the country’s mining industry. Unfortunately, government has … Continue reading →

TV docu shows Aquino government knew of mining issues in Claver, Surigao even before NPA raid

by Renato Reyes The Aquino government was well aware of the destructive effects of mining in Claver, Surigao de Norte even before the attack by the New People’s Army took place last October 3. No less than the Presidential Adviser on Environmental Protection and the head of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau were informed according … Continue reading →