Tao Muna-Hindi Mina!

PRESS RELEASE August 1, 2014   Bosses were not heard, rights and green groups dismayed for non-inclusion of AMMB in PNoy’s list of priority measures   Human Rights and environmental defenders are saddened that the legislation of the proposed Alternative Minerals Management Bill (AMMB) that would scrap the Mining Act of 1995 was not included […]

Mimicking a “Placards dance” usually seen in Football games ceremony, the group performed their own to creatively deliver to the government and to the public their demands and to reiterate the state of the peoples’ rights and environment in mining affected communities. Photo shot last July 23, 2014 at Mendiola (Legarda-Recto crossings). Photo by Rommel […]

PRESS RELEASE July 25, 2014 Group challenges PNoy to side with victims of human rights abuses and environment destruction and not with the greedy few Demands Government to prioritize the scrapping of Mining Act of 1995 and the legislation of AMMB as urgent in his SONA As part of the week-long pre-SONA campaign expressing their […]

PRESS RELEASE July 19, 2014 Green activists and rights groups launch campaign asking PNoy to prioritize peoples’ rights and environment over profit from mining A week before President Benigno Aquino’s 4th State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 28, rights groups, environmental activists and advocates intensified their call for PNoy to act decisively on […]

SA SONA: DAPAT TAO MUNA HINDI MINA! DAPAT AMMB ISABATAS NA! Dear friends, We are launching a nationwide letter barrage campaign for  the 10 point Human Rights Agenda on Mining, endorsed by different human rights, environmental, indigenous peoples and women’s’ groups and which we aim to reach President Benigno Aquino III, the two Houses of […]

DAPAT TAO MUNA HINDI MINA SA SONA DAPAT AMMB ISABATAS NA! Dear friends, We are launching a nationwide letter barrage campaign for  the 10 point Human Rights Agenda on Mining, endorsed by different human rights, environmental, indigenous peoples and women’s’ groups and which we aim to reach President Benigno Aquino III, the two Houses of […]

Friends, let’s ask the Philippine government to “once again demonstrate leadership and commitment to human rights at the June 2014 UN Human Rights Council session by showing its support for a resolution that will seek to begin a process of developing an international treaty on business and human rights – the first binding international legal […]

“KALIKASAN AT TAO MUNA – HINDI MINA.” DAHIL HINDI DAPAT TUBO AT KITA ANG INUUNA SA PAMAMAHALA Dear friends, The Task Force Detainees of the Philippines is launching a letter barrage campaign for the 10 point Human Rights Agenda on Mining, endorsed by different human rights, environmental, indigenous peoples and women’s’ groups and which we […]

Tampakan Forum Press Release 8 November 2013 Groups blame mining companies for killings, HRVs in Tampakan: “Their blood is in your hands!!!” Members of the Tampakan Forum blamed the mining investments of Glencore, Xstrata, Indophil and Sagittarius Mines Inc of the Tampakan Gold Copper Project as the root of all human rights violations against indigenous […]

#Remember Rabenio Sungit, Palaw’an tribal leader, IP rights advocate against large-scale mining He championed the indigenous rights for ancestral lands against encroachments of large scale mining companies and other environmentally-destructive projects. On September 5, 2011 at around 1:30pm, Rabenio Sungit was shot dead by unidentified motorcycle riding man wearing bonnet using a .45 caliber pistol […]

#Remember Datu Roy “Boy Gamay” Quijada Gallego, Manobo tribal leader, radio commentator, IP rights and anti-mining activist Oct. 14, 2011: shot dead by two unidentified motorcycle-riding suspects along the national highway in Sitio Mamprasanon, Barangay Banahaw, Lianga, Surigao del Sur. Bayanihan Council of Datus (BACODA) Caraga Region, headed by Gallego, had also filed complaint against […]

#Remember Fr Fausto “Pops” Tentorio, PIME, missionary, champion for indigenous peoples and the landless Oct 17, 2011: shot to death between 7:15 – 7:30 am at the garage area in the compound of Mother of Perpetual Help Parish, Arakan Valley, North Cotabato Province. (Source: http://www.justiceforfatherpops.org) He said: “It is clear that it is the military […]

Tampakan massacre victim kin seeks UN intervention A relative of massacre victim, Juvy Capion and her two children, has asked for the intervention of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, Prof. James Anaya. Erita Capion Dialang seeks an investigation and resolution to the numerous violations of their rights as B’laan […]

#Remember Datu Arpe Belayong, lumad leader killed due to their opposition to the mining activities within their ancestral land, 20 June 2011. The killing of Arpe “Datu Lapugotan” Belayong was committed by members of the paramilitary groups Salakawan, led by a certain Laging Binsalan. Also killed on that fateful morning was his nephew Sulte San-ogan, when […]

Dr. Gerry Ortega—environmental advocate, broadcast journalist, veterinarian. Doc Gerry as many know him, was gunned down last January 24, 2011, after his morning radio program “Ramatak” in DWAR in Puerto Princesa City. He is a crusader who only wanted to protect Palawan’s communities and rich biodiversity, Philippines’ ‘last frontier’. In the last months before his […]

More action needed to tackle business-related abuse of indigenous people’s rights NEW YORK / GENEVA (29 October 2013) – States and businesses need to do more to tackle and prevent the violation of indigenous peoples’ human rights as a result of business-related activities, a United Nations independent expert body has said. “Indigenous peoples are among […]

Rights defenders increasingly branded “enemies of the State” over development projects, UN expert warns NEW YORK / GENEVA (29 October 2013) – Human rights defenders working on behalf of communities affected by large-scale development projects are increasingly being branded ‘anti-government’, ‘against development’ or even ‘enemies of the State’, a UN independent expert has warned. Human […]

Press Statement October 24, 2013 Groups condemn dismissal of murder case against Army’s 27th IB Justice for the Capion massacre DENIED Support groups of anti-mining communities affected by the Tampakan Copper Gold Project condemn the dismissal of the criminal charges against members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines 27th Infantry Battalion. Last year, Oct […]

Groups march to Supreme Court, Mendiola to demand remedies to mining issues Reiterate call to stop the plunder of Philippine mineral wealth 500-strong activists marched to the Supreme Court to call on Justices to respond to a mining-related petition, Thursday September 12, 2013. From the High Court, the group continued to march to Mendiola to […]

Anti-mining groups stage rally in front of international mining conference venue Demand a stop to the plunder of our mineral wealth Community leaders from mining-affected areas and their support groups in Manila marched to Sofitel Plaza Hotel to demand a stop to the plunder of our mineral wealth as the Chamber of Mines and international […]

Interfaith groups march to international mining confab venue to reject miners Solemn prayer offered for victims of mining-related violence, tragedies A hundred-strong Church leaders, seminarians, lay and community representatives marched to Sofitel Plaza Hotel carrying torches and candles formed “STOP MINING” on Monday (September 9, 2013). Groups led by the Association of the Major Religious […]

Press Release September 7, 2013 Solon, advocates call SC to declare mining law unconstitutional Call current mining tax system a scam Anti mining groups called on the High Court to come out with its decision on a 2008-petition questioning the constitutionality of Sections 80-81 of the Mining Act of 1995 (RA 7941) and Department of […]

Press Release September 6, 2013 Groups launch Anti Mining Solidarity Week of Actions Call on Chamber of Mines, government: Stop the Plunder! Tao Muna, Hindi Mina! Groups led by Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) launched a week-long campaign opposing the Chamber of Mines’ push for more mining investments in the country. “Every September since President GMA’s […]

August 29, 2013 Recent military attack on tribal leaders alarm anti mining groups Confirms murder of Blaan Bong Fuling and son Marbel Diocese and support groups in Manila are alarmed at the escalating militarization and human rights violations in the mine area of Tampakan. After an ocular visit conducted by the team headed by SAC […]

Demand and assert that Pnoy should ACT IMMEDIATELY. STOP The #killings in #Tampakan! RESPECT & PROTECT the #HumanRights of Indigenous Peoples opposing mining in Tampakan. DAPAT #TAOMunaHindiMINA! “We condemn the killings and the attack to indigenous communities who have opposed mining in there area. There is more than enough evidence to show that the presence […]

2 dead in fresh violence at Tampakan mine site–military By Bong S. Sarmiento on August 23 2013 KORONADAL CITY (MindaNews/23 August)– A revered “bong fulong” or tribal elder in the mines development site of foreign-backed Sagittarius Mines, Inc. (SMI) was killed Friday morning in another fresh violence at the controversial Tampakan copper-gold project, allegedly by […]

  To: His Excellency, President Benigno Aquino III, DENR/MGB and LGU’s: STOP MINING IN HOMONHON ISLAND Petition by HOMONHON ENVIRONMENT RESCUERS ORGANIZATION – HERO Homonhon Island has a fragile habitat and ecosystem. The Island is within the Pacific Ring of Fire and tsunami prone area. Homonhon Island is an important landmark of Philippines History where […]

14 August 2013   ATM Statement on the Downscaling of the Tampakan Mining Project   This is a victory for the B’laan people, the local communities in Tampakan and the Provincial Government of South Cotabato.   Contrary to the claims of SMI, Indophil and Xstrata, the government rules on mining projects are clear.  The miners have […]

Petitioning Philippine President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III Stop the Tampakan Mining Project! Petition by Broderick Pabillo Manila, Philippines Despite the existing ban on open pit mining issued by the local government unit of South Cotabato, the residents and indigenous peoples community are still under grave threat from the world’s fourth largest copper producer Xstrata Copper, […]

Indigenous women – still at the margins of development by Judy A. Pasimio LILAK (Purple Action for Indigenous Women’s Rights) “In a period of lethargic global economic activity, we registered an astounding 6.8 percent GDP growth in 2012. We surpassed this in the first quarter of 2013, when we reported growth of 7.8 percent—the highest recorded […]

Groups call on PNoy: Likas Yaman Depensahan, Karapatan Proteksyunan Enact three green bills—NLUMA, FRB, AMMB Days before President Benigno “PNoy” Aquino III’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), at least five hundred advocates and activists marched to the House of Representatives in Batasan to call on the President and Congress to defend the Philippine’s natural […]

Press Release July 5, 2013 Groups condemn ambush of B’laan leader and member in minerals-rich Davao del Sur Demand immediate investigation, pullout of paramilitary groups Groups, supporting the opposition of indigenous peoples and faith-based organizations to the Tampakan Copper Gold Mining project, condemn the recent report of ambush of B’laans Eking Freay and his brother-in-law […]

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Sec. Ramon Paje: That Pres. Aquino Cancel the FTAA of SMI-Xstrata Tampakan Mining Project Petisyon ni Fr. Oliver Castor, CSsR Quezon City, Philippines Despite the existing ban on open pit mining issued by the local government unit of South Cotabato, the residents and indigenous peoples community are still […]

  SOS Yamang Bayan Network 2nd General Assembly held in July 1 and 2 2013. Photo from SOS YB FB.

Show your support for the campaign to Enact the Alternative Minerals Management Bill, use the hashtag #AMMBnow!   SOS-Yamang Bayan Network: Alternative Minerals Management Bill filed in both Houses as Senate Bill No. 43 and House Bill No. 984.

Quezon City—Champions from the Senate and House of Representatives re-filed the Alternative Minerals Management Bill (AMMB) that will repeal the Mining Act of 1995. The AMMB is posed to promote a mining regime that is pro-poor, pro-environment and one that serves more for the benefit of Filipino communities and economy, as opposed to Republic Act […]

Anti-mining campaigners led bike tour against Ph mining law “Sikaran! Tadyakan! Mining Act of 1995 Wakasan!” Manila — Anti-mining advocates and bikers led a bike tour from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Central Office to the Supreme Court in Manila today to highlight the negative social and environmental impacts of mining and […]

What is wrong with the Mining Act of 1995? RA 7942 or the Mining Act of 1995 essentially caters to the need of the global extractives industry players.To access mineral areas and control the use of minerals to feed the global corporate demand for raw materials and energy in the production, distribution and consumption of […]

Tao muna -hindi mina! Campaign Theme Song original composition and performed by Fr. Oli Castor, PMPI. Dapat Tao at Kalikasan Muna, hindi Tubo at kita. Dapat Tao Muna-Hindi Mina!

Tapos na po ang Eleksiyon, may mga nagwagi sa ating mga kasangga para sa 10 pt HR Agenda, may mga hindi rin pinalad at natalo.  Mahaba pa po ang ating laban… Tuloy ang paggigiit sa mga nakapwesto sa pamahalaan na dapat tao at kalikasan muna, hindi kita. Dahil dapat Tao Muna –Hindi Mina! Dapat 10 […]

List of  Organizations endorsing the 10 Pt. Human Rights Agenda on Mining (as of May 10, 2013)  AKBAYAN Partylist Anak Mindanao -AMIN Partylist Aniban ng Mangagawa sa Agrikultura (AMA) Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) Association of Major Religious Superiors in the Philippines (AMRSP) BAWGBUG Coalition Against Trafficking In Women – Asia Pacific (CATW-AP) FIAN Philippines FIND […]

Press Release 29 April 2013   Hundreds gathered in mining-affected areas in PH Launched Tao Muna Hindi Mina! Campaign   Quezon City – Thousands of advocates, indigenous peoples, children and women, and electoral candidates gathered last April 22 and 23 in commemoration of Earth Day and to join the launching of a “Tao Muna, Hindi […]

Gina Lopez, Ms Earth runners-up join Sibuyan, Romblon Officials’ launching of Tao Muna, Hindi Mina! Campaign More than a thousand residents of Sibuyan Island in the province of Romblon marked Earth Day (April 22) with the rejection of mining approval and applications through a simultaneous caravan and prayers through the intercession of St. Francis of […]

Published on Apr 22, 2013 No to Corporate Mining Harlem Shake by Powerful Women Against Corporate Mining Cast Celyn as Starter/Manananggal Marelie as Babaylan Mia as Sirena Yen as Punong Saging Jean as Urduja Clydie as White Lady Janix as Mangingisda Hazel as Super Inday Ampy as Diwata Production Borgie