A Historic Stand for the People and the Planet: Davao Oriental’s Courageous Defense of Its Natural Heritage
The unanimous passage of Resolution No. 18-24-01-2026 by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Davao Oriental marks a defining and historic moment…
Barangay Marayag Raises Mining Concerns Before Davao Oriental Governor
LUPON, DAVAO ORIENTAL — Alarmed by the growing impact of mining activities on Indigenous Peoples (IPs), landowners, and traditional leaders,…
Cantilan Mayor Backs No-Go Zone for Mining, Chooses Farmers, Watersheds, and the Future Over Millions in Mining Revenues
CANTILAN, Surigao del Sur — In a bold and unconventional policy move that cuts against the grain of mining-dominated local…
Supreme Court ruling upholds Mamanwa Tribes’ right to socio-economic funds
SURIGAO DEL NORTE, Philippines — In a landmark decision hailed as a victory for Indigenous Peoples’ rights, the Supreme Court…
Mining Operations in Davao de Oro Temporarily Suspended Following 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake
DAVAO DE ORO — The provincial government of Davao de Oro has ordered the immediate suspension of all mining operations…
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,…
OPINION | “Mining Responsibly?” The Myth of Corporate Altruism in Tampakan
Over and over again, we hear the same polished claims from mining companies: “We are mining responsibly.” It’s a phrase…
Over 300 Small-Scale Miners Join Registration and Training in T’boli for Responsible Mining Push
T’boli, South Cotabato – In line with the 2025 Environment Month celebration themed “Ending Global Plastic Pollution,” over 300 small-scale…
DENR Chief Unveils Silangan Mining Project Amid Renewed Debate Over Department’s Dual Role
Surigao del Norte — Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga led the ceremonial unveiling of…