The mining firm linked to Senator Sherwin Gatchalian’s family has denied ties to any politiko, as well as allegations of its illegal activities in Sibuyan Island, Romblon.
Senator Risa Hontiveros is taking up the cudgels for the residents of Sibuyan Island after a violent police dispersal of their human barricade against nickel mining activities.
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has limited who can comment on his Facebook page after his recent posts were flooded with netizens’ remarks opposing the operations of Altai Philippines Mining Corporation (APMC) in Sibuyan Island, Romblon.
Senator Risa Hontiveros has called on the Senate to investigate the alleged illegal operations of Altai Philippines Mining Corporation (APMC) in Sibuyan Island, Romblon, amid strong opposition from residents and environmental groups due to the threats it poses to the area’s biodiversity.
Caritas Philippines has called for a stop of mining activities at Sibuyan Island.
Two people were reportedly hurt Friday (February 3) as the police and residents of Sibuyan Island in Romblon faced off in a bid to block the entry of Altai Philippines Mining Company’s trucks in the area.
