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Longest Temporary Environmental Restraining Order issued against Marcventures Mining Development Corp.

June 17, 2011

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Cantilan, Surigao del Sur, June 8, 2011: In a court order dated May 26, 2011, and released on June 7, Surigao del Sur Regional Trial Court Judge Alfredo Jalad wrote, “The TEPO issued by this court is declared as still subsisting and effective until there is an order lifting, revoking or dissolving it.” Furthermore, Judge Jalad ordered starting June 24, the court will periodically monitor the mining operations.

The seven month TEPO against MMDC is the first longest environmental protection order in Philippine mining history, a landmark victory for Cantilangnons who are against mining in their watershed. It was issued on Nov.10, 2010 against Marcventures Mining Development Corporation, a mining company operating in Brgy Cabangahan in Cantilan and owned by Mario Vijungco of Butuan City. READ MORE>>>


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