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Article

2 Jul 2011

Author:
Tito N. Fiel, Inquirer Mindanao [Philippines]

Canadian mining firm told to stop road construction

Citing the need to protect the environment, a regional trial court here on Friday ordered the Canadian mining company TVI Resources to halt its road construction project...in Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur...TVI had obtained permission from the Bayog town council for the project but residents filed a civil suit against the mining company, accusing it of destruction of the environment and damaging their livelihood. They said TVI lacked the necessary permit to construct the road and did not even consult them, especially the affected land owners. Company representatives admitted that they did not have an Environmental Compliance Certificate...Acting Executive Judge Romeo Descallar ...said the TRO was intended “to prevent grave injustice and irreparable injury against the interest of the herein plaintiffs”...TVI was asked to answer the charges “within 10 days from receipt” of the summons sent out Friday...