news roundup 03.13.06
935 urban poor families, squatters no more
Some 935 urban poor families who used to be squatters in Parañaque City finally realized their dreams of owning a home after President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo awarded them their documents of ownership in simple rites Saturday at the Parañaque City Hall. (via news.balita.ph/)
Conditions of Women and Children: A Gauge of Poverty
A political economist once said that to gauge the extent of poverty in a society, one has just to look at the conditions of women and children. Women and children are the most exploited sectors of society. (via Bulatlat)
Responsible mining
DURING a meeting with the President last Saturday, a group of bishops made clear that they are not against mining per se. They are for responsible mining. But they voiced serious concerns on mining as it is being practiced today. In the words of the bishops, how do we avoid another Lafayette situation? The President can only agree with them. (via Manila Bulletin)
Church to City Council: Recall mining endorsement
THE Archdiocese of Zamboanga is calling for the immediate recall of a City Council resolution endorsing the application of a mining corporation for an environmental clearance certificate (ECC). (via Sun Star)
Groups seek court action vs Vizcaya mining project
BAYOMBONG, NUEVA VIZCAYA-Antimining groups on Wednesday asked the court to compel Environment Secretary Angelo Reyes to revoke the environmental compliance certificate (ECC) that his agency has issued to a planned gold-copper mining project of an Australian company in the province. (via Inq7.net)
Clean Design 2006 winners SCRATCH #2: paper CD case
