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After two communities formed barricades against mining firms in February, Alyansa Tigil Mina has called on President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. to put a stop to illegal mining operations that wreak havoc on the environment and surrounding areas.
Sibuyanons urged the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to suspend the mining operations of Altai Philippines Mining Corporation (APMC) on the island, which is home to unique flora and fauna.
Sibuyanons urged the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to suspend the mining operations of Altai Philippines Mining Corporation (APMC) on the island, which is home to unique flora and fauna.
Sibuyan Island residents are asking for a halt to mining exploration because they are concerned that nickel mining will damage the "Galapagos of Asia." Read more here.