Mining in the Philippines (Update)
This is just a quick update* on what's happening regarding the Canadian mining company wanting to come into the area where the Scarboro priest, Pat Kelly Lives. (near our Sister Parish) Here is a link to two letters that were published in the Prairie Messenger regarding the issue: Link Please note that there is an update on the web site that I mentioned before: http://www.insidemindanao.com/ . My understanding from our sister parish (Sister Christine) is that the company has started to build a road into the area... certainly bad news, and that various pieces of equipment have been air-dropped into the area. The Sisters serving at our Sister Parish have not heard of any concerted effort being made (such as a petition or campaign coming out of an NGO like Development and Peace, etc.). Hopefully that's coming... in the meantime, the first step, they believe, is to let the Canadian people know what a Canadian company is doing there.
*Previous Posts on Fr. Bob's Corner related to Canadian Mining
Feb 1, 2007 - Selfishness and Greed: Why? Why? Why?
Feb 22, 2007 - Canadian Bishop's Decry Mining Practices
March 3, 2007 - Progress Responsibility - The Poor Ignored
April 4, 2007 - Ground Breaking Report
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Hello Father, I was sitting here at my office desk and decided to surf the blogs. I came across yours. As a member of D&P your article sparked my interest when i read "Canadian Mining company.."
You may want to read my article :
http://stoneparlart.blogspot.com/search/label/DEVELOPMENT%20AND%20PEACE
Getting the message out is so important about what is going on with this gold mine...
I enjoyed reading your blogspot!
Father, I was sitting here @ my desk & decided to surf through the blogs.The title "Canadian mining..sparked my interest - As a member of D & P it's so important to get the message out so others will be aware of what's happening ...you may want to read my article on the subject.
http://stoneparlart.blogspot.com/search/label/DEVELOPMENT%20AND%20PEACE
Update: First Posted on Inside Mindanao: June 20, 2007
TVI exec apologizes to Subanon tribe for human rights violations
committed by company
please visit www.insidemindanao.com to read the article
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