Tampakan Deaths a Wake-Up Call on Mining Risks
KORONADAL CITY — Two more lives were lost on August 11 in Sitio Campo Kilot, Barangay Pulabato, Tampakan, South Cotabato, after a deadly collapse during illegal “banlas” operations, a destructive…
From Banlas to Open-Pit: Tampakan Cannot Afford Another Tragedy
Two lives were lost in Tampakan this week. On the afternoon of August 11, 2025, in Campo Kilot, Pulabato, two men—Johnry Samling and Richard Sumali—were swept away by the strong…
Large-Scale Illegal Mining Operation Busted in Misamis Oriental; Barangay Official Linked
Opol, Misamis Oriental (August 7, 2025) — A joint anti-illegal mining operation conducted on August 2 in Barangay Nangcaon, Opol, Misamis Oriental, has uncovered a large-scale, unauthorized mining activity allegedly…
Tampakan LGU Cracks Down on Illegal Hydraulic Mining in South Cotabato
TAMPAKAN, South Cotabato (August 4, 2025) — The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Tampakan has launched a coordinated crackdown on illegal hydraulic mining operations, locally known as banlas, at the…
Lanao del Sur Cracks Down on Illegal Mining: Gov. Adiong Orders Province-Wide Shutdown
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur — July 31, 2025 — In a decisive move to protect the province’s environment and uphold the rule of law, Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal…
DENR-12 Leads Multi-Agency Crackdown on Illegal ‘Banlas’ Mining in Sultan Kudarat
KORONADAL CITY, July 17, 2025 — In a major blow to illegal mining operations in Region 12, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) – 12, through the Soccsksargen…
Seven Chinese Nationals Nabbed for Illegal Mining in Misamis Oriental
CAMP ALAGAR, Cagayan de Oro City – In a decisive intelligence-driven operation, seven Chinese nationals were arrested for alleged involvement in illegal mining activities in Sitio Libani, Barangay Tingalan, Opol,…
13 Nabbed in Major Crackdown on Illegal Gold Mining in Agusan del Sur
BUTUAN CITY — Thirteen individuals, including four Chinese nationals, were arrested during a massive anti-illegal mining operation in Agusan del Sur, as authorities intensify efforts to curb environmental crimes under…
Over ₱1.1M Worth of Illegal Mining Equipment, Ores Seized in Misamis Oriental
Manticao, Misamis Oriental | July 3, 2025 — Authorities from the Police Regional Office 10 (PRO10) have seized more than ₱1.1 million worth of illegal mining equipment and mineral ores…
Police Confiscate Over P600K Worth of Illegal Mining Equipment in Misamis Oriental
By Cagayan de Oro City – May 26, 2025 Police authorities in Northern Mindanao seized over ₱623,000 worth of illegal mining equipment and materials during a series of coordinated operations…