July 22, 2007

Mining firm repulsed

Tribal folk block mining firm’s entry in N. Vizcaya
BAMBANG, Nueva Vizcaya–Members of tribal communities from three upland villages in Kasibu town on Saturday fortified barricades to prevent the entry of equipment and building materials that were to be used for an Australian firm’s exploration activities in the area.
About 80 villagers, composed of bolo-wielding local officials [...]