Three anti-mining group members arrested over alleged road obstruction

Three anti-mining group members arrested over alleged road obstruction

BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya — Three personsallegedly associated with an anti-mining group were arrested after a truck carrying diesel for a farm-to-market road project was blocked at a barricade in Barangay Paquet, Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya, on Aug. 19.The Nueva Vizcaya Police Provincial Office (NVPPO) said an Isuzu Elf truck carrying seven barrels of diesel was reportedly stopped by a bamboo barricade and other physical obstacles at around 7:40 a.m. a…

3 anti-mining Nueva Vizcaya residents released on bail, groups decry harassment

MANILA – Environmental groups condemned the harassment against the people of Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya who continue to defend their land against mining exploitation of the North Luzon Mineral Resources Center (NLMRC).  This is after the recent arrest of three anti-mining advocates in Barangay Pacquet, Nueva Vizcaya. According to Save Cagayan Valley, the three advocates were later released on the same day after posting bail for grave coercion and vio…