Court Dismisses Case Against Bishop, Other Anti-Mining Advocates

Court dismisses case vs Bayombong bishop, anti-mining advocates

A Nueva Vizcaya court dismissed the case against Bayombong Bishop Jose Mangalinao and other environmental defenders opposing a mining exploration project.

Philippine court dismisses case against bishop involved in mining dispute

A court in the northern Philippines has dismissed a forcible entry case against a Catholic bishop, a priest, and several community leaders involved in a dispute over a mining exploration project in Nueva Vizcaya province.Bishop Jose Elmer Mangalinao of Bayombong welcomed the June 24 ruling, which dismissed a complaint linked to barricades established by residents in Kasibu town against exploration activities by North Luzon Mineral Resources Corp…

Court dismisses case against bishop, other anti-mining advocates

Bishop Jose Elmer Mangalinao of Bayombong. PHOTO FROM ST. DOMINIC CATHEDRAL – BAYOMBONG By CBCP News June 24, 2026 Manila, Philippines Bishop Jose Elmer Mangalinao of Bayombong announced Wednesday that a court dismissed charges against him and other environmental advocates opposing a mini…