Read more about the article Nickel mining firm says slain Surigao IP leader is not an ‘anti-mining activist’
Veronico “Nico” Lapsay Delamente, 27, was shot dead at around 12:20 noon last Friday in Punta Naga, Brgy. Caagdianao, according to Kalipunan ng Mga Katutubong Mamayan ng Pilipinas.

Nickel mining firm says slain Surigao IP leader is not an ‘anti-mining activist’

A large-scale nickel mining firm based in Caraga region clarified that Veronico “Nico” Delamente, the Mamanwa tribal leader, who was killed by unknown motorcycle riding gunmen last Jan.20 was not an “anti-mining activist.”

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Read more about the article Exodus of sugarcane workers from Hacienda Luisita continues
Another 18 farmers have sought the assistance of government agencies to negotiate their return to Mindanao after they have escaped from Hacienda Luisita, a peasant group said on Monday. (photo from UMA Pilipinas)

Exodus of sugarcane workers from Hacienda Luisita continues

A total of 18 farmers have sought the assistance of government agencies to negotiate their return to Mindanao after they have escaped from Hacienda Luisita, a peasant group said on Monday.

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Read more about the article Surigao IP leader, anti-mining activist, gunned down
Veronico “Nico” Lapsay Delamente, 27, was shot dead at around 12:20 noon last Friday in Punta Naga, Brgy. Caagdianao, according to Kalipunan ng Mga Katutubong Mamayan ng Pilipinas.

Surigao IP leader, anti-mining activist, gunned down

A leader of Mamanwa tribe was gunned down by unidentified gunmen riding a motorcycle on Friday, Jan. 20 in Claver, a mining town in Surigao del Norte.

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