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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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 starts rehabilitation project in Marcopper affected areas in Marinduque
Department of Health (DOH) – MIMAROPA (Oriental/Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan) started its post disaster program for the rehabilitation of Mine-out Areas in Marinduque through the establishment of Carbon Neutral Garden and Oxygen Park among Marcopper affected municipalities in the Province of Marinduque.
CA denies Marcopper Mining appeal not to pay taxes owed Marinduque
- Romeo A. Mataac, Jr.
- August 15, 2017
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The Court of Appeals (CA) has denied the motion filed by Marcopper Mining Corp. (Marcopper) asking the court to revisit its decision issued last year […]