Tampakan Moves to Curb Illegal “Banlas” Mining — But What About the Looming Open-Pit Operation?
TAMPAKAN, SOUTH COTABATO — The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Tampakan, led by Mayor Leonard Escobillo, RN, convened a crucial…
Court Finally Hears Tampakan FTAA Case Amid Widespread Opposition
KORONADAL CITY — After nearly a year of waiting, the fight against the controversial Tampakan copper-gold project took a crucial…
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…
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…
Editorial Analysis: The Contradictions in DENR’s Mining Policies
The recent Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) campaign in Tampakan, South Cotabato, highlights the Department of Environment and Natural Resources…