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2023/02/09

The Truth About Mining in Sibuyan Island: The Environmental Toll and the Connection to Political Power

Toto 2/09/2023 11:59:00 PM

Sibuyan Island, an island that is said to be the "Galapagos of Asia," is known not only for its beauty but for its rich mineral deposits like nickel and iron, and mining has been an important economic activity for some of the residents. The mining industry on the island has been a source of employment and economic development, but it has also been criticized for its impact on the environment and local communities. One of the concerns raised was the effects of mining on the island's water sources and the damage it has caused to the local ecosystem, including deforestation and soil erosion.

Even though there were protests and movements against mining perse, still, there are companies that has and continuously exploited the island's mineral resources. Allegedly, these are the companies, Dynamo Atlantic Ltd., Sibuyan Nickel Properties Dev’t Corp., and Altai Philippines Mining Corp., that are in question and have ignored the notices issued by the government's agency, the DENR.

Accordingly, Alyansa Tigil Mina reported that Senator Sherwin Gatchalian and DSWD Sec Rex Gatchalian and Kenneth Gatchalian had connections in Altai Philippines Mining Corporation. It was also mentioned by Alyansa Tigil Mina that Kenneth, the brother of Senator Gatchalian, is a direct benefactor of Dynamo Atlantic Ltd., the company that acquired Sibuyan Nickel Properties Dev't Corp. ,a partner of Altai Philippines Mining Corp (APMC).

The depth of this issue is not as deep as the mines but surfacing the power behind is as shallow as a knee-deep flood.

Climate change has been changing our environment, so let us not permit mining to further degrade our natural resources. Let us be vigilant "No to Mining!"

2021/12/24

Typhoon Odette

Donate to Typhoon Odette Victims via Shopee App and Shopee Will Match It Up to ₱1M

Toto 12/24/2021 05:26:00 AM

In times of crisis, the bayanihan spirit arises, and that's unique to us Filipinos. Now that our fellow kababayans are in need of help let us all support them in any way that we can.

To help the thousands of devastated Filipinos in Visayas and Mindanao grappling with the aftermath of super typhoon Odette, Shopee launches its Shopee Bayanihan: Typhoon Odette Support initiative wherein users can buy donation vouchers through the app, with the commitment to match up to ₱1,000,000 worth of total donations made to Shopee’s partner charities for this initiative.

From December 23, 2021, to January 4, 2022, Shopee users can purchase the donation e-vouchers that will be used for water kits, health, and sanitation stations, and other essentials such as food and clothes from partner charities UNICEF, World Vision, and GMA Kapuso Foundation. Users can view and purchase these Typhoon Odette Support vouchers through https://shopee.ph/m/odette-support via Shopee’s integrated mobile wallet, ShopeePay.

1. Head to the microsite https://shopee.ph/m/odette-support.

2. Choose the e-voucher of your preferred charity.

3. Click “Buy Now” to purchase the donation vouchers using ShopeePay.

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “We are saddened to see the devastation brought by Typhoon Odette to our kababayans in Visayas and Mindanao. As we are committed to using our platform to serve and give back to communities, we are working to provide immediate assistance to aid the speedy recovery of those affected by this natural disaster. We send our thoughts and prayers to everyone affected and we will help as much as we can.”

Shopee remains steadfast in its commitment to be a force for good especially in times when Filipinos need help the most. Typhoon Odette is the 15th and strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this 2021 and has wreaked havoc in major areas in Visayas and Mindanao including Surigao, Cebu, Southern Leyte, Negros Occidental, Bohol, and the CARAGA region. Through this initiative, Shopee hopes to be able to give help to the affected communities who are reeling from the aftermath as part of its Shopee Bayanihan program.

To know more about Shopee Bayanihan: Typhoon Odette Support, visit https://shopee.ph/m/odette-support.

2020/04/08

VIVO Donates Surgical Masks together with Appreciation Letters To Hospitals and Frontliners

Toto 4/08/2020 05:37:00 PM

A small gesture of encouragement and strength as vivo Philippiens helped in boosting the morale of frontliners and further ensure their protection, vivo Philippines has given out appreciation letters and thousands of surgical masks to select hospitals through the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and other local government offices.

The handwritten letters of gratitude and encouragement, and masks were turned over to the OVP for distribution to the Philippine General hospital, and the Bonifacio Global City administration office for distribution to St. Luke’s Medical Center – Global City. vivo directly handed similar donations to The Medical City Ortigas.

“With their valiant efforts, our medical frontliners are truly the heroes in this battle we are waging, but we also understand they are also human and can be physically and emotionally exhausted,” said Charisma Buan, vivo Philippines PR Lead.

While most of the letters were addressed to frontliners, some were also directed to COVID-19 patients to give them hope.

“Along with providing much-needed support, we also want to instill hope during this pandemic, especially to the victims and their families. With our modest contribution, we hope to help our medical frontliners in flattening the curve soon.”