This is a term paper prepared by Jimbo M. Fatalla, a Social Anthropology student and MNN contributor who is currently finishing up his BA Social Sciences degree at the University of the Philippines Baguio. Through his writings, Jimbo advocates toward pro-environment and social causes.
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Remembering the Marcopper mine disaster on its 21st anniversary
- Marinduque News
- March 24, 2017
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The Marcopper Mining Disaster occurred on March 24, 1996, on the Philippine island of Marinduque, a province of the Philippines located in the Mimaropa region. […]
Cong. Velasco, DENR Secretary Cimatu discuss Marcopper issue
- Marinduque News
- February 4, 2018
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Cong. Lord Allan Jay Velasco of the Lone District of Marinduque paid a courtesy call to the office of Sec. Roy Cimatu of the Department and Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on January 25, 2018. Congressman Velasco expressed his concern over the present condition of the structures left by Marcopper Mining Corporation in the province and the need to address the structural breaches in the mines and dams at the old mining site.
DOH-Mimaropa sees evacuation of Marinduque residents due to Marcopper
Should the continuing effect of the Marcopper Mining incident persisted, Department of Health – MIMAROPA (Oriental/Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan) and Chairman of the […]