Citrus farms under mining threat

Aussie mining firm moves into N. Vizcaya’s citrus watershed 
SOLANO, Nueva Vizcaya — An Australian mining firm has begun moves to conduct exploration activities within the watershed areas of the province’s biggest citrus-producing villages in Kasibu town, drawing concerns from local farmers and environmentalists.
Geologists from the Australasian Philippines Mining Inc. (Apmi) presented its expansion program and [...]

GMA and Banti’s cold shoulders

Bishop’s bash no chummy moment for GMA, N. Vizcaya gov
They may share a lot of things in common, but they don’t seem to enjoy each other’s company.
The cold shoulder that President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and Gov. Luisa “Banti” Cuaresma gave each other at a public gathering on Monday drew attention that rivaled the main [...]