CA defers confirmation of DENR chief Roy Cimatu
During the two-hour confirmation hearing, Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu addresses issues on clean air, mining, and the 2018 budget
Pirate Bay using visitor CPUs for cryptocurrency mining
The site is testing a monetization option that involves hijacking user CPUs to mine virtual coins
The simple life of David M. Consunji
To know David M Consunji was to know a simple truth: he concerned himself most with those who mattered to him
IN PHOTOS: Indigenous groups protest outside mining conference
Around 300 protesters troop to the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila to demand an end to destructive mining practices
Duterte backs open-pit mining ban but wants 'elbow room' for miners
The President instructs DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu to still consider the eventual closure of open pit mining operations
DMCI founder David Consunji dies
UPDATED David Consunji the Philippines 6th richest man established DMCI in 1954 and turned it into one of the top conglomerates in the country
Gina Lopez asks Duterte not to lift ban on open-pit mining
Sir open pit mining will really disadvantage the Filipino our farmers and fishermen forever for life says the former environment secretary
Sand mining: Growing pains of cross-border trade
Unchecked sand mining with more sand removed each year than what can be replaced by the natural processes occurring over the course of centuries is unsustainable
Ex-Palawan governor Joel Reyes convicted of graft over mining permit
He chose to intentionally and willfully ignore his responsibilities and conveniently relied only on the recommendation of the mining regulatory board says the Sandiganbayan
MGB proposes lifting of ban on open-pit mining
Mines and Geosciences Bureau Director Wilfredo Moncano says they are consulting with the Mining Industry Coordinating Council regarding the proposal
Forget oil, Russia goes crazy for cryptocurrency
The practice has become so popular in Russia that computer stores have run out of graphic cards being bought and used by cryptocurrency miners
Results: August 2017 Mining Engineers board exam
Saint Louis University is the top performing school at the August 2017 Mining Engineers licensure examination
COA hits MGB for P36M spent on 'unseaworthy' survey ship
The RPS Explorer owned by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau has undergone P36 72 million worth of repairs and maintenance work from 2012 to 2017 but it has not been deployed since 2011
Russian diamond giant to review production after accident
Eight mine workers of Alrosa remain missing following the flooding of its Mir mine
Russia's diamond giant says 9 missing after mine flooded
3rd UPDATE Russian President Vladimir Putin who visited Siberia this morning is briefed about the accident his spokesman Dmitry Peskov tells the TASS state news agency
IN PHOTOS: Duterte meets miners in Malacañang
Face to face with mining company executives the President tells them to pay for the environmental damage caused by mining operations
2 Benguet pocket miners die by gas poisoning
Two miners die after inhaling poisonous gas while inside a pocket mine in Itogon Benguet
DENR still reviewing suspensions, closures of mines
I m afraid that we cannot release it today In due time we will announce it Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu says of their ongoing review
Cimatu: Mines that violate laws will be fined, suspended, or closed
A day after Duterte s SONA Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu says his department is one with the President in his firm desire to rid the country of abusive and irresponsible miners
Comprehensive or lacking? Lawmakers weigh in on Duterte's SONA
Legislators wonder why President Rodrigo Duterte who won the 2016 elections on the promise of change left out key pledges in his second State of the Nation Address
HIGHLIGHTS: Issues mentioned in SONA 2017
Rappler compiles the following highlights of President Rodrigo Duterte s second State of the Nation Address
Duterte warns miners: Spend on rehab 'or I'll tax you to death'
In his second State of the Nation Address President Rodrigo Duterte warns all mining operations and contractors to refrain from the unbridled and irresponsible destruction of our watersheds forests and aquatic resources
Duterte to consult miners, Gina Lopez to 'rearrange' mining
Good mining means no people are really in pain That should be the equation says President Rodrigo Duterte during a Davao City investment forum
Aklan towns vulnerable to flooding, landslides identified
The identification of towns highly vulnerable to flooding and landslides is based on geohazard mapping and assessment
Lucio Tan, Henry Sy's hometown in China eye more investments in PH
The origin of millions of Filipino Chinese Fujian province is also a potential for tourism for the Philippines
DENR sues Palawan mining firm for illegal tree cutting
An environment official says the filing of the complaint is based on Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu s instruction to not let Ipilan Nickel Corporation off the hook
2016 deadliest year for environment defenders – report
At least 200 land and environmental defenders died in 2016 the deadliest year on record according to the latest report by environmental monitor Global Witness
Duterte wants miners to pay for damage to farms, fishponds
President Rodrigo Duterte says the mining impasse is one problem he needs to solve after the Marawi crisis is over
Environment and climate change: Duterte owns the problems now
President Duterte has inherited problems from past administrations He must lead us away from ecological apocalypse by being bold and visionary
FAST FACTS: SM Investments Corporation
Here s what every consumer should know about SM Investments Corporation the conglomerate of the Philippines richest man
CA junks environment protection plea vs Zambales mining firms
The Court of Appeals says a closure order issued by the environment department against the mining firms makes the petition moot and academic
Widespread mercury poisoning recorded in 2 Palawan villages
UPDATED Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu orders the creation of a task force that will tackle the poisoning
NPA wrecks mining laboratory, tailings dam in Benguet – police
The Cordillera Philippine National Police says the Chadli Molintas Command based in Benguet also engaged the 54th Infantry Battalion of the 5th Infantry Division in a brief firefight wounding one soldier and a civilian
Palawan exec filed forestry violation case before getting killed
Fernando Alejo 52 was the officer in charge in a Community Environment and Natural Resources Office sub station in Narra town
WATCH: First-hand look at Nickel Asia’s open pit mining in Palawan
What exactly constitutes responsible mining ?
Rappler Talk: Nickel Asia Corp and responsible mining in Palawan
Nickel Asia s vice president for corporate communications Jose Bayani Baylon explains their operations in the province of Palawan
Dog saves 2 boys from fire in Benguet
Miztah the family pet wakes up brothers Wilbur and Kurt as a fire strikes their home
Shabu lab found in Chinese-owned mining site in Cagayan
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency says chemicals and equipment used in manufacturing shabu were found in the Aparri mining site of Huaxia Mining and Trading Corporation
DMCI Holdings still upbeat on 2017 despite mining uncertainty
The conglomerate s mining unit is cautiously optimistic as a new chief takes over the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gina Lopez to MGB chief: Don't allow irresponsible mining or 'I'll shoot you'
Mines and Geosciences Bureau chief Mario Luis Jacinto says they will definitely stick to the implementation of the applicable laws rules and regulations on mining
Iran mine accident search ends with 43 dead
The mine will shut for 6 months while an investigation is carried out
What happens to Gina Lopez's orders at DENR?
Well there s a presumption of regularity says Environment Undersecretary for Legal Affairs Maria Paz Luna
WATCH: Greenpeace activists barricade DENR gate to defend Gina Lopez
Greenpeace activists storm the gates of DENR to protest the alleged influence of big business on government calling for the reappointment of Gina Lopez as environment secretary
Ex-AFP chief Cimatu is new environment secretary
UPDATED Roy Cimatu is a former Armed Forces of the Philippines chief and special envoy to the Middle East
Let Gina remain an advocate, what we need is a good regulator
I admire Gina Lopez s passion as an environmentalist but this is also why she is not right for the position of DENR Secretary
Trillanes: 'Duterte fed Gina Lopez to the lions'
Would these congressmen openly defy Duterte and reject Lopez if they are sure that he really wants her to be confirmed? asks Senator Antonio Trillanes IV
The rejection of Gina Lopez is a rejection of change
Her rejection as Department of Environment Natural Resources Secretary shows how destructive industries continue to hold Philippine lawmakers by their necks
Lacson explains vote on Gina Lopez: 'Not fit nor qualified for the job'
Senator Panfilo Lacson also says former environment secretary Gina Lopez has authoritarian tendencies
Hopes fade for Iran miners after 22 die in failed rescue bid
UPDATED The rescue operation at the Zemestan Yort mine is hampered by poisonous gases that filled the tunnels as well as by fears of a further collapse
