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Latest news and updatesGlobal organization can help activists in the Philippines, but not if it’s captured by big oilThe Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative could consider sanctions for the Philippines, but is failing to hold Western oil, gas, and mining companies to the same standard.
Statement on the lifting of the mining moratorium (Executive Order 130)Bantay Kita is greatly dismayed and disheartened by the issuance of Executive Order 130, lifting the mining moratorium (Section 4 of Executive Order 79 s. 2012). This new executive order has taken many stakeholders by surprise and to our knowledge was issued without any prior consultation with relevant stakeholders.
Philippines set for Validation under the EITI 2019 StandardsOn April 1, the second Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Validation commenced for the Philippines. The Validation is the assessment of EITI-implementing countries on their ability to meet the EITI Standard. |
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Powering Change: Women on the Frontlines of Transition Minerals Rush (supported by Resource Justice Network) |