Bishop asks gov’t to cancel deal with Australian mining firm By Pat C. Santos 01/19/2011

Bishop asks gov’t to cancel deal with Australian mining firm

By Pat C. Santos 01/19/2011

A Catholic bishop called on the government to cancel its deal with Australian mining firm Oceana Gold after the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) affirmed that it violated rights of the indigenous peoples (IPs).

Bayombong Bishop Ramon Villena said it’s about time for the Aquino administration to take the necessary action and made the mining company liable for their mistakes committed against the IPs..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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