From protest to power: Activist who blocked mining trucks now mayor in Romblon

From protest to power: Activist who blocked mining trucks now mayor in Romblon

Remember when the townsfolk of San Fernando, Romblon formed a human barricade to stop mining trucks from entering their community in 2023? One of the protestors has just won as the municipal mayor in the 2025 midterm elections. 

Man Who Blocked Mining Firm's Truck, Now the Winning Mayor in Sibuyan

Newly Elected Mayor San Fernando, Romblon Is Anti-Mining Advocate  The newly elected mayor of San Fernando, Romblon went viral after blocking a mining company’s truck.  Nanding Marin, a popular environmental defender, has been officially declared the new mayor of San Fernando, Romblon. His victory in the 2025 elections is seen as a major win for anti-mining ... Read more The post Man Who Blocked Mining Firm’s Truck, Now the Winning Mayor in Sibu…