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THE DAY IN PHOTOS: March 20, 2023

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Posted at Mar 20 11:22 PM

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Cash aid for Tanza fisherfolk

Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 20 06:57 PM

Tanza fisherfolk receive P5,000 in monthly cash aid as transitional support to them for the duration of the San Miguel Corporation's sand mining operation in Manila Bay. Read more »

Palawan nickel mining firm defying halt order: mayor

Rowegie Abanto, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 17 09:31 PM

A mining firm in Palawan continues its operations in the municipality of Brooke's Point despite lacking a mayor's permit, an environmentalist group and the local government said Friday Read more »

Global talks renew on seabed mining with pressure 'to deliver'

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 17 08:31 AM

Global negotiations over how to regulate mining of the seabed jumped to life, facing pressure from a tiny Pacific nation that may soon apply for a contract if talks don't lead to action. Read more »

Indonesian farmers fight for their land in nickel mining boom

Marchio Gorbiano, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Mar 14 07:54 AM

Farmers are up against formidable adversaries. Read more »

PNP: Black sand mining possible motive behind Cagayan vice mayor's slay

Raffy Santos, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 14 08:44 AM

"Yun yung matagal na issue sa Cagayan na kung saan itong mga black sand na ito ay binibenta sa mga Chinese," Azurin said. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: March 3, 2023

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Posted at Mar 04 12:01 AM

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Philippine mining law opposed

Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 03 12:25 PM

Environmental groups oppose the continued implementation of thePhilippine Mining Act of 1995 that allegedly contributes to climate change. Read more »

Alleged illegal mining activities ruin Zamboanga mountain

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 01 10:40 PM

Local officials of a municipality in the Philippine province of Zamboanga del Norte discover massive destruction of the forests on its mountain. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: February 27, 2023

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Posted at Feb 27 11:47 PM

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Masungi Georeserve pleads for Marcos' intervention

Jasmin Romero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 27 06:32 PM

The founder admitted she could not help but feel sad about BuCor’s pending plans on the protected area, as this could derail years of hard work. Read more »

Marcos says forest cover 'can be monetized'

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 18 02:56 PM

President Marcos said his administration is 'environment conscious.' Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: February 16, 2023

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Posted at Feb 17 12:19 AM

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Saving the Amazon forest

Andre Borges, EPA-EFE
Posted at Feb 16 11:41 AM

Brazilian authorities burn illegal mining equipment during an operation against the advance of deforestation and illegal mining. Read more »

Deep-sea mining noise pollution threatens whales: study

Luca Matteucci, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 15 09:13 AM

Scientists warned on Tuesday that controversial seabed mining could significantly threaten ocean ecosystems, especially blue whales and other cetaceans already stressed by shipping, pollution and climate change. Read more »

Senate probe into Sibuyan mining sought

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Posted at Feb 13 12:14 PM

Sen. Risa Hontiveros has filed a resolution calling for an investigation into nickel and metallic mining activities on Sibuyan Island in Romblon. Read more »

DENR to probe Altai mining over Sibuyan 'violations'

Jasmin Romero and Josiah Antonio, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 08 11:44 PM

The DENR on Wednesday confirmed that it has ordered a probe into the activities of Altai Philippines Mining Corporation (APMC) on Sibuyan Island in Romblon. Read more »

Sibuyan mining firm says 'voluntarily' halting activities

Anjo Bagaoisan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 07 09:29 PM

Altai Philippines Mining Corporation (APMC) on Monday said it is voluntarily stopping all exploration and testing activities on Sibuyan Island in Romblon. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: February 6, 2023

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Posted at Feb 06 11:53 PM

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'Stop the mining in Sibuyan'

Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 06 11:36 AM

A coalition of environmental groups picket in front of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources main office in Quezon City on Monday to show support to a community fighting mining operations in Sibuyan Island, Romblon, following a violent dispersal of protesters on February 3. Read more »