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News Links – Commission on Human Rights - Didipio Fact Finding Mission report filing

2008-07-27T16:04:00.002+08:00

News Links – Commission on Human Rights - Didipio Fact Finding Mission report filing http://www.advfn.com/news_Philippines-to-probe_27271924.htmlhttp://www.businessmirror.com.ph/07152008/economy06.htmlhttp://www.globalpinoy.com/news/news_inside.php?newsnum=14508http://www.gmanews.tv/story/106272/Oceana-Gold-says-it-didnt-commit-human-rights-violationshttp://www.gmanews.tv/story/106087/

LRC-KsK Supports the move of the SP of Nueva Vizcaya

2008-07-06T15:18:00.001+08:00

INQUIRER.netLast updated 02:56pm (Mla time) 07/18/2007 http://newsinfo. inquirer. net/breakingnews /nation/view_ article.php? article_id= 77354 MANILA, Philippines -- Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla has resigned and has been replaced by Environment Secretary Angelo Reyes,

Aussie mining firm moves into citrus watershed

2007-07-16T15:59:00.000+08:00

Inquirer Last updated 05:22am (Mla time) 07/16/2007 http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/regions/view_article.php?article_id=76860 SOLANO, NUEVA VIZCAYA -- An Australian mining firm has begun moves to conduct exploration activities within the watershed areas of the province’s biggest citrus-producing villages in Kasibu town, drawing concerns from local farmers and

2007-07-13T12:43:00.001+08:00

A terroristic law

2007-07-13T10:54:00.001+08:00

Friday, February, 2 2007 T.G.I.F By Rene Saguisag By DANNY FAJARDO CEBU CITY — Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) president and Jaro Archbishop Angel Lagdameo yesterday urged the government to

Continuous operations by mining firm opposed

2007-07-13T10:35:00.000+08:00

Benguet folk claim Philex’s permit already expired By DEXTER A.SEEmanila bulletinhttp://www.mb.com.ph/PROV2007071397707.html TUBA, Benguet – Thousands of residents of barangays here where Philex Mining Corp., one of the

Anti-mining group faces libel

2007-07-12T11:19:00.001+08:00

Manila Standard Today Wednesday July 11,2007 A6 LAFAYETTE Philippines sued yesterday an anti-mining group and its key officers for libel, saying their brand of irresponsible and unprincipled advocacy employed a systematic pattern of lies and hate-mongering to pressure the government to close down the company. "We are taking this unprecedented defensive measure to protect the

DENR: Small-scale miners must comply with environmental rules

2007-07-10T13:36:00.000+08:00

Stressing that the government adheres only to responsible mining, Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Angelo T. Reyes on Tuesday reiterated that small-scale mining operations are not excused from complying with the environmental, safety and health, and social provisions of the Mining Act of 1995. Reyes issued the statement as he announced the issuance of the clarificatory guidelines

Mining Policy Agenda After the Polls

2007-07-07T10:34:00.000+08:00

Cielito C. Goño[1] Considering the results of the May 2007 elections, the political space for reforms in the mining agenda for the next three years is rather easy to predict. With allies of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo dominating both the House of Representatives and Local Government Units (LGUs), it is expected that both the policy milieu and

TVI explains side on Canatuan mining row

2007-07-05T16:46:00.000+08:00

First posted 01:37:30 (Mla time) July 05, 2007 Inquirer http://archive.inquirer.net/view.php?db=1&story_id=74863 We laud Daxim Lucas for his objectivity on the issue of revitalizing mining. (“Mining is poised for takeoff, but old woes persist,” Inquirer, 6/11/07) Among the “woes” mentioned in his report were the human rights violations allegedly committed against indigenous peoples, Jose Anoy

SPECIAL REPORT: MINING BOOM

2007-07-01T10:20:00.000+08:00

Special Report: Mining boom 1 Mining boom on the way 2 Are you for or against the coming mining boom? 3 Mining Czar Reyes will enforce responsible mining 4 Industry will earn $2B this year, $10B p.a. in 2012 http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view_article.php?article_id=72715 MANILA, Philippines -- The Philippines is “very much at risk,” particularly its agriculture and fishery sectors, in the face of climate change, Environment Secretary Angelo Reyes said, even as he expressed

Lafayette criticizes anti-mining groups

2007-06-18T10:12:00.000+08:00

Philippine Star Nation Monday, June 18, 2007 Lafayette Philippines has accused anti-mining groups of what it described as irresponsible and misguided advocacy that is actually anti-poor and economically destructive. “These groups are paid to taint mining companies and seek to close them down in the guise of protecting the environment. For them, it is actually a job, which makes them fake

Arroyo urged to certify CARP extension bill as urgent

2007-06-15T14:23:00.000+08:00

By Maila Ager INQUIRER.netLast updated 12:50pm (Mla time) 06/15/2007 http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view_article.php?article_id=71490 MANILA, Philippines -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was urged Friday to certify as urgent a bill seeking to extend the life of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) for another decade.The program, already extended by 10 years

Cancel Lafayette permit-solon

2007-06-15T14:08:00.000+08:00

By Jodeal Cadacio Reporter http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/2006/0209/09%20frontpage%20cancel.php A PARTY-LIST legislator on Wednesday pressed for the immediate cancellation of the mining permit issued to Lafayette Philippines Inc. (LPI), owner of the controversial mining operation in Rapu-Rapu, Albay, in light of the admission by its top executive that the firm is wholly foreign-owned. This

Miners prod NG on LGUs’ tax share

2007-06-15T14:07:00.000+08:00

By Jesse Edep Researcher http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/05302007/headlines01.html AS the national government signaled its determination to make mining a prime growth driver by offering investors the extraction rights to 65 abandoned sites, an industry group prodded it to give the local government units (LGUs) hosting mining

Investors see opportunity in mining sector

2007-06-15T14:05:00.000+08:00

By Jonathan L. Mayuga Correspondent http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/02272007/economy01.html FOREIGN investors are keen on investing in the Philippines, noting the business opportunities offered by the country’s mining industry. Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Angelo Reyes said a delegation from Chinese Taipei during the

Mining conference an ‘insult’ to Environment Day, say advocates

2007-06-15T14:03:00.000+08:00

By Manuel T. Cayon Reporter http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/06052007/economy03.html DAVAO CITY—Environmentalists described as “insulting” the holding of the international mining conference today, Tuesday. The World Environment Day (WED)-Philippines and the Mother Earth, also an environmentalist group, said it was bad taste “to hold

RP’s glimmering mining prospects

2007-06-15T14:02:00.000+08:00

BIZLINKS By Rey GamboaFriday, June 15, 2007 The local mining sector must still be ecstatic over the recent success of the ASEAN mining conference here last week. It was a triumph of sorts, with some of the biggest names in the international mining business in attendance – Xstrata, Oceana Gold, Rusina Mining NL, BHP Billiton, CVMR, Anglo Gold Ashanti, and Crew Minerals. All of them, along with

Current mining growth can make RP a ‘mining country’

2007-06-09T14:15:00.000+08:00

By Jonathan L. Mayuga Correspondent http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/0608&092007/economy01.html WITH the bright prospects for the mining industry, Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Angelo Reyes said the Philippines could be a “mining country” by 2010 if the country’s metallic-producing mines could sustain its growth at its

Current mining growth can make RP a ‘mining country’

2007-06-08T07:50:00.000+08:00

By Jonathan L. MayugaCorrespondenthttp://www.businessmirror.com.ph/0608&092007/economy01.htmlWITH the bright prospects for the mining industry, Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Angelo Reyes said the Philippines could be a “mining country” by 2010 if the country’s metallic-producing mines could sustain its growth at its current pace.Reyes made the bullish projection based on the Mines

Groups renew drive to scrap mining law

2007-06-05T14:00:00.000+08:00

Groups renew drive to scrap mining lawBy Jonathan L. MayugaCorrespondent / Business Mirrorhttp://businessmirr or.com.ph/ 06052007/ economy04. htmlANTIMINING groups renewed Monday the campaign to scrap the Philippine Mining Act of 1995, warning that the entry of the world's giant mining firms will cause environmental catastrophe.The entry of BHP Billiton and Anglo-American will "bring the country

2007-06-05T13:56:00.000+08:00

Groups renew drive to scrap mining lawBy Jonathan L. MayugaCorrespondent / Business Mirror http://businessmirr or.com.ph/ 06052007/ economy04. htmlANTIMINING groups renewed Monday the campaign to scrap the Philippine Mining Act of 1995, warning that the entry of the world's giant mining firms will cause environmental catastrophe.The entry of BHP Billiton and Anglo-American will "bring the country

Mining conference an 'insult' to Environment Day, say advocates

2007-06-05T13:53:00.000+08:00

By Manuel T. CayonReporter / Business Mirror http://businessmirr or.com.ph/ 06052007/ economy03. htmlDAVAO CITY—Environmentalis ts described as "insulting" the holding of the international mining conference today, Tuesday.The World Environment Day (WED)-Philippines and the Mother Earth, also an environmentalist group, said it was bad taste "to hold that conference timed during the celebration of

Friends of the Earth sue Canada for breaching Kyoto treaty

2007-05-30T13:16:00.000+08:00

Agence France-Presse Last updated 08:11am (Mla time) 05/30/2007 OTTAWA -- The environmental group Friends of the Earth sued Canada on Tuesday for failing to meet its Kyoto Protocol obligations to cut greenhouse gas emissions linked to global warming. "Because climate change is the most urgent crisis ever facing the planet, Friends of the Earth is resorting to the courts to require the federal

Friends of the Earth sue Canada for breaching Kyoto treaty

2007-05-30T12:00:00.001+08:00

Agence France-Presse Last updated 08:11am (Mla time) 05/30/2007http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/world/view_article.php?article_id=68618OTTAWA -- The environmental group Friends of the Earth sued Canada on Tuesday for failing to meet its Kyoto Protocol obligations to cut greenhouse gas emissions linked to global warming."Because climate change is the most urgent crisis ever facing the

Idle mining concessions opened to new investors

2007-05-29T14:13:00.000+08:00

D.E.N.R. HOPES TO REOPEN 68,000 HAS. OF MINERAL LANDS By Jonathan L. Mayuga Correspondent http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/05292007/economy02.html ENVIRONMENT and Natural Resources Secretary Angelo Reyes on Monday ordered the transfer of the disposition of cancelled mining permits to the Philippine Mining

Environment groups favor selective mining

2007-05-24T14:09:00.000+08:00

By Jonathan L. Mayuga Correspondent http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/0524/eco01.php ENVIRONMENTAL groups on Tuesday renewed the call to repeal Republic Act 1942, otherwise known as the Philippine Mining Act of 1995, and pushed for the implementation of selective mining instead of large-scale mining activities.Led by Bayan Muna Party-list Rep. Joel Virador, members of the groups Defend

Latest "guesstimates" of the DENR Secretary concerning Mining

2007-05-21T14:18:00.000+08:00

Mining investments in RP to reach $348M in ‘07--DENRhttp://business. inquirer. net/money/ breakingnews/ view_article. php?article_ id=67062 By TJ BurgonioInquirerLast updated 00:08am (Mla time) 05/21/2007 MANILA, Philippines--Environment Secretary Angelo Reyes sees brighter prospects for the mining industry this year with investments projected to reach $348 million. Reyes said the expansion of

Philippines May Raise Tax Rate for Some Mines; Prepares Order

2007-05-18T10:16:00.000+08:00

By Luzi Ann Javier May 18 (Bloomberg) -- The Philippines, which may have $1 trillion in mineral wealth, might unify the overall tax rate for some new mine projects by doubling the sum paid by less- profitable ventures, according to a draft order. The companies will pay 50 percent of revenue after expenses irrespective of their so-called rate of return, according to a copy of a draft order

Pastoral Statement on 2007 Election and Environment Agenda

2007-05-08T18:26:00.000+08:00

Sisters and Brothers in Christ:The Church, in fidelity to its mission, has the duty to proclaim the Gospel "to all creation" (Mk 16:15) and "to restore all things under Christ" (Eph 1:10).As a nation, we are once again strengthening our democratic institution by participating in the forthcoming election in May 2007. The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines, in its letter to the

2007-03-02T09:16:00.000+08:00

02 March 2007PRESS RELEASEOXFAM MINING OMBUDSMAN VISITS THE PHILIPPINESShanta Martin, the Mining Ombudsperson of Oxfam Australia is here in Manila to personally conduct her own observation on the situation within the communities where mining companies from Australia are operating.Among the companies are:Oceana Gold and its subsidiary

Palace removes Marinduque from mining list

2007-02-04T14:54:00.000+08:00

02/04/2007 | 03:36 PM http://www.gmanews.tv/story/29281/Palace-removes-Marinduque-from-mining-listBishop Reynaldo Evangelista said Marinduque has been removed by Malacañang from the government’s list of 24 priority sites for mining projects.Evangelista said he personally requested President Arroyo to remove Marinduque from the list of mining explorations offered to potential investors since

Priest Blames Typhoon Deaths On Mining

2006-12-17T22:59:00.000+08:00

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (UCAN) --A priest in Albay province, southeast of Manila, blames a mining operation for fatal landslides and possibly toxic spills during a recent typhoon, but a company lawyer rejects the allegations.On Dec. 11, Father Felino Bugauisan told UCA News his parish had buried 13 adults and children, including the unborn child of a pregnant woman among the victims. He said

2006-12-07T23:07:00.000+08:00

By Conrado R. Banal III, Inquirer –http://business. inq7.net/ money/columns/ view_article. php?article_ id=36819December 7, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer....ALL RIGHT, so they say that our untapped mineral resources (i.e. still under the ground) could be worth P2-P3 trillion, easily.And what are we doing? For one, we are making headway in the mining industry by having no clear

Dear or no dear

2006-12-05T23:15:00.000+08:00

By Conrado R. Banal III, Inquirerhttp://business. inq7.net/ money/columns/ view_article. php?article_ id=36399 Published on page B2 of the December 5, 2006 issue of thePhilippine Daily InquirerAnd now, the not-so-dear news: The Supreme Court just ruled that the transfer of "mineral rights" is unconstitutional (i.e., NOT okay), and it is already alarming investors.The bad news came from University

Didipio mine project gets A-M loan

2006-12-04T23:02:00.000+08:00

By MELODY M. AGUIBA,http://www.mb. com.ph/BSNS20061 20481422. html4th December 2006The Didipio copper-gold project is drawing down this week A million from an ANZ-arranged syndicated loan as it also anticipates A0-million multi-financial instrument deal with a New York-operating international financier. All set to be constructed as the first large-scale mine in Region 2, the Didipio project is

DENR says inactive mine dam is safe

2006-11-10T05:42:00.000+08:00

By Delfin Mallari Jr.InquirerLast updated 02:54am (Mla time) 11/10/2006http://newsinfo.inq7.net/inquirerheadlines/regions/view_article.php?article_id=31685Published on Page A16 of the November 10, 2006 issue of thePhilippine Daily InquirerLUCENA CITY—The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has assured the local government and residents of Marinduque that the mine structures and waste

JPEPA timeline

2006-10-25T23:47:00.000+08:00

InquirerPublished on Page A23 of the October 25, 2006 issue of thePhilippine Daily InquirerDec. 4, 2002 -- The Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) is initiated during a visit by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to Japan. Discussions begin in a working group and a joint coordinating team from the two countries.May 2003 -- The Philippine Coordinating Committee is created to

From incinerator ash to used surgical gloves

2006-10-25T23:44:00.000+08:00

From incinerator ash to used surgical glovesInquirerPublished on Page A1 of the October 25, 2006 issue of thePhilippine Daily InquirerTHE Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) mandates zero tariff for the following types of waste:• Ash and residue (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel) containing arsenic, mercury, thallium or their mixtures, of a kind used for the

RP-Japan accord 'toxic' swap

2006-10-25T23:40:00.000+08:00

RP-Japan accord 'toxic' Swap of health workers for hospital wasteBy Blanche RiveraInquirerLast updated 06:27am (Mla time)Published on Page A1 of the October 25, 2006 issue of thePhilippine Daily InquirerA NEW DUMP for toxic waste may soon open for Japan -- and it has 7,100 islands.This is how concerned environmentalists see the likely effect of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement

Global forests disappearing for a pittance -- World Bank

2006-10-24T02:01:00.000+08:00

Agence France-PresseLast updated 09:37am (Mla time) 10/24/2006http://newsinfo.inq7.net/breakingnews/world/view_article.php?article_id=28377WASHINGTON -- Global warming caused by rapid deforestation could be curbed if developing countries were paid the proper rewards for maintaining their woodland, a World Bank study said Monday.The report noted that the world's forests are disappearing at a rate

3 aftershocks felt after 5.2-quake jolts islands

2006-10-22T12:22:00.000+08:00

By Norman Bordadora, Marlon Alexander Luistro, Madonna VirolaInquirerLast updated 02:27am (Mla time) 10/22/2006http://newsinfo.inq7.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view_article.php?article_id=28001Published on page A3 of the October 22, 2006 issue of thePhilippine Daily InquirerA MAGNITUDE 5.2-earthquake shook the sea floor between the islands of Mindoro and Marinduque at 10:30 Friday night, the

UFOs galore at Manila Bay

2006-10-22T02:04:00.000+08:00

(Unsinkable Floating Objects):By Rudy BrulThe Philippine STAR 10/22/2006http://www.philstar.com/philstar/business200610244501.htmThose ubiquitous plastic sando bags, along with other synthetic packaging materials like shampoo sachets, foam cups, drinking straws and beverage bottles, comprise at least 76 percent of the trash found floating along the breadth and length of the historic,

PHIVOLCS EARTHQUAKE UPDATE

2006-10-21T11:00:00.000+08:00

Republic of the PhilippinesDepartment of Science and TechnologyPHILIPPINE INSTITUTE OF VOLCANOLOGY AND SEISMOLOGYPHIVOLCS Bldg., C.P. Garcia Ave., University of the Philippines Campus, Diliman, Quezon CityTels. 426-1468 to 79; Fax: 929-8366 (director’s office); 927-1087 (seismology); 926-3225PHIVOLCS EARTHQUAKE UPDATE11:00 AM, 21 October 2006A magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred at 10:30 PM on

Two mining companies get DENR exploratory permits

2006-10-15T23:27:00.000+08:00

By Jonathan L. MayugaCorrespodndent / Business Mirror/10/15/06THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has approved the issuance of three exploration permits to two firms to explore gold, copper and other mineral deposits in Surigao del Norte and Batangas.Environment Secretary Angelo Reyes said one exploration permits (EP) was issued to MRL Gold Philippines and while two permits

Mining permit processing resumes;

2006-10-04T23:19:00.000+08:00

Mining permit processing resumes; environment plans crucialFirst posted 02:47am (Mla time)Oct 04, 2006By Christine A. GaylicanInquirerTHE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has resumed processing of mineral exploration and production permits that have been pending for the past nine months, Inquirer sources in the department said.Environment and Natural Resources Secretary

Mining permit processing resumes; environment plans crucial

2006-10-04T14:47:00.000+08:00

First posted 02:47am (Mla time) Oct 04, 2006By Christine A. GaylicanInquirerhttp://news.inq7.net/archive_article/index.php?ver=1&index=1&story_id=24652THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has resumed processing of mineral exploration and production permits that have been pending for the past nine months, Inquirer sources in the department said.Environment and Natural

Economists on climatechange: Do we care?

2006-10-02T16:01:00.000+08:00

By GERARD WYNNhttp://www.malaya.com.ph/oct02/envi5.htmLONDON — Will the spending needed to prevent global warming cost the world more than just sitting back, or even enjoying the possible financial benefits of a hotter planet?Economists are divided over that cold financial calculation in the week ahead of a major report on the issue to be presented to ministers of the world’s leading nations.Some

Central Luzon forest protection mapped out

2006-10-01T15:59:00.000+08:00

BY JOJO DUEhttp://www.malaya.com.ph/oct01/envi4.htmCITY OF SAN FERNANDO —Environment officials and forest protection officers convened a top-level meeting here recently to map out plans for the protection of Central Luzon’s remaining forests.The forest protection plan seeks control of illegal logging activities in at least 17 identified illegal logging "hotspots" in Central Luzon as experts

DENR chief sets tighter screening of potential mining investors

2006-09-30T23:22:00.000+08:00

DENR chief sets tighter screening of potential mining investorsBy Katherine AdranedaPublication Date: [Saturday, September 30, 2006]The government will be implementing "stricter screening" for potential investors in the mining industry, Environment Secretary Angelo Reyes said yesterday.Reyes said aspiring mining investors will have to be screened by a panel of environment officials and mining

Phinma unit mulls wind power plant project in NL

2006-09-30T15:56:00.000+08:00

By Donnabelle L. GatdulaPublication Date: [Saturday, September 30, 2006]http://www.philstar.com/philstar/show_content.asp?article=277641Trans-Asia Renewable Energy Corp. (TAREC), a member of the Philippine Investment Management Inc. (Phinma) group, is exploring the possibility of putting up a wind power plant in Northern Luzon.TAREC is a wholly-owned affiliate of Trans-Asia Power Generation Corp.

Government to review Green Philippines program

2006-09-30T15:53:00.000+08:00

By Aurea CalicaPublication Date: [Saturday, September 30, 2006]http://www.philstar.com/philstar/show_content.asp?article=277660The government will review its program for a "green" Philippines after typhoon "Milenyo" uprooted trees and threw them across roads or crushed homes.Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said the Department of Public Works and Highways and the Department of Environment and

Senate urges DENR to stop Boracay land bidding

2006-09-30T15:48:00.000+08:00

By Christina MendezPublication Date: [Saturday, September 30, 2006]http://www.philstar.com/philstar/show_content.asp?article=277659The Senate urged the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to withhold the implementation of Presidential Proclamation 1064 which seeks to classify more than half of the world-famous Boracay island resort in Aklan into a public agricultural land open

DENR chief sets tighter screening of potential mining investors

2006-09-30T15:44:00.000+08:00

By Katherine AdranedaPublication Date: [Saturday, September 30, 2006]http://www.philstar.com/philstar/show_content.asp?article=277658The government will be implementing "stricter screening" for potential investors in the mining industry, Environment Secretary Angelo Reyes said yesterday.Reyes said aspiring mining investors will have to be screened by a panel of environment officials and mining

‘Forest classification on Boracay to affect RP tourist spots’

2006-09-29T15:38:00.000+08:00

By Delon PorcallaPublication Date: [Friday, September 29, 2006]http://www.philstar.com/philstar/show_content.asp?article=277501The government proclamation classifying the island resort of Boracay into a public agricultural land will also affect the status of other tourist spots in the Philippines, a resort owner said yesterday.According to Orlando Sacay, chairman of the Boracay Foundation Inc.,

‘Milenyo’ shuts down Metro

2006-09-29T15:27:00.000+08:00

Publication Date: [Friday, September 29, 2006]http://www.philstar.com/philstar/show_content.asp?article=277462Typhoon "Milenyo" — the strongest to hit Metro Manila in 11 years — slammed into the metropolis and parts of Luzon and the Visayas yesterday, killing at least 15 people and leaving behind widespread destruction.More than 40 million people were without electricity after the typhoon,

Mining investors present plans to officials today

2006-09-29T05:44:00.000+08:00

First posted 05:44am (Mla time) Sept 29, 2006Inquirerhttp://news.inq7.net/archive_article/index.php?ver=1&index=1&story_id=23782PROSPECTIVE investors in the mining industry are to present this Friday to a panel of environment and mining officials their social and technical plans for their projects, which are required before they can be allowed to begin exploration or production, Environment and

Hot air and wind energyFROM

2006-09-28T15:23:00.000+08:00

THE STANDS By Domini M. TorrevillasPublication Date: [Thursday, September 28, 2006]http://www.philstar.com/philstar/show_content.asp?article=277338Kudos are in order to the House of Representatives for its speedy action on the Renewable Energy bill, a landmark legislation that places the Philippines among the world’s responsible stakeholders in the climate change campaign.The move came on the

Minerals

2006-09-28T15:18:00.000+08:00

FIRST PERSON By Alex MagnoPublication Date: [Thursday, September 28, 2006]http://www.philstar.com/philstar/show_content.asp?article=277335The Philippines, it has often been said, is a rich country pretending to be poor.The fact is, we are a rich country seemingly incapable of getting its act together. A slippery political arena, a permeable policy-making process, a murky Constitution littered

Boracay classification stays — Palace

2006-09-28T15:10:00.000+08:00

By Aurea CalicaPublication Date: [Thursday, September 28, 2006]http://www.philstar.com/philstar/show_content.asp?article=277339Malacañang has no intention of taking back the proclamation classifying more than half of the world-famous island resort of Boracay in Aklan as a public agricultural land open for public auction, Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita asserted yesterday.Ermita stressed

Law governing water districts questioned

2006-09-27T10:55:00.000+08:00

First posted 10:55am (Mla time) Sept 27, 2006Cebu Daily Newshttp://news.inq7.net/archive_article/index.php?ver=1&index=1&story_id=23378The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) had filed a petition in 2002 that questioned the constitutionality of the provision of the law creating and governing the water district.But the petition for declaratory relief was dismissed by the Regional Trial Court

Reyes, Defensor defend gov’t takeover of Boracay properties

2006-09-26T15:04:00.000+08:00

By Helen FloresPublication Date: [Tuesday, September 26, 2006]http://www.philstar.com/philstar/show_content.asp?article=276970Environment Secretary Angelo Reyes said yesterday that resort owners on Boracay island have "technically illegally" acquired their property, since they bought their land prior to the issuance of Presidential Proclamation 1064."You cannot own a property until it is declared