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PRESS RELEASE: Transparency in extractives should be Duterte's priority

Bantay Kita (BK) is pushing for mandatory participation of all extractive companies operating in the Philippines in the EITI regardless of their materiality. A mining company – small or big, contributes to negative social and environmental impact to communities hence the need for all to participate. Currently, EITI participation is voluntary. The biggest coal mining company – Semirara Mining and Power Corporation, refused to participate twice already.

PRESS RELEASE: Mining does not contribute P40 billion to government

Large-scale miners paid a mere P5.4 billion to government or 0.003% of total government revenues in 2013. This is contrary to claims that the sector contributes P40 billion to state coffers. The said figures are based from the 2015 Country Report of the Philippine Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI).

On Shaky Ground by Tina Pimentel

On February 9, 2016, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) and National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) jointly called on concerned national agencies to shed light on issues brought...

Feature: A hard look at development programs of mining companies

Mining remains at the centre of numerous social and environmental issues today. Currently, the state mandates mining operators to directly spend on programs benefiting...

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Mining Communities and Social Development

This paper by Anton Ragos analyses the social development and management programs of mining operators in the Philippines. How effective are these programs and what are regulatory issues?

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Magkano ba ang kinikita ng minerals mo?

Ang likas na yaman ay limitado. Tunay nga bang nakikinabang ang mga Pilipino sa angkin nilang likas na yaman? Sapat ba ito? Alamin sa infographics na ito kung magkano ba ang kinita ng minerals mo.

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Campaign Finance Infographic Video

Alam mo ba ang bawal mag-ambag ng anumang kontribusyon ang mga extractive companies (mining, coal, and oil & gas)? Alamin sa video infographic na ito ang mga bawal ngayong eleksyon!