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October 22, 2011
Bishop condemns ill effects of mining in Sorsogon

SORSOGON CITY (Oct. 21, 2011) - Outspoken Sorsogon bishop, Arturo Bastes told local news group “Media Solutions” how Iron ore mining is slowly destroying the environment in Matnog, Sorsogon, as he also opposed  a planned geothermal exploration around Bulusan
volcano that poses risks to communities.

SORSOGON CITY (Oct. 21, 2011) - Outspoken Sorsogon bishop, Arturo Bastes told local news group “Media Solutions” how Iron ore mining is slowly destroying the environment in Matnog, Sorsogon, as he also opposed  a planned geothermal exploration around Bulusan
volcano that poses risks to communities.

During the “Ecumenical Bishop’s Forum” held in Legazpi City, the effects of mining in the Bicol region was discussed and Bastes dared pro-mining officials in Sorsogon to live with the poor people in the mining areas.

February 4, 2011
Sorsogon Lights Candles for Slain Media Man

February 2, 2011, MATNOG, Sorsogon - Relating Sorsogon's mining and ecological issues to the advocacy of a slain broadcaster, ABS-CBN Foundation's Dr. Gerry Ortega, hundreds of people lighted candles to seek environmental justice and enlightenment joining thousands of people gathered in Palawan and Quezon City

February 2, 2011, MATNOG, Sorsogon - Relating Sorsogon's mining and ecological issues to the advocacy of a slain broadcaster, ABS-CBN Foundation's Dr. Gerry Ortega, hundreds of people lighted candles to seek environmental justice and enlightenment joining thousands of people gathered in Palawan and Quezon City in a simultaneous prayer service after a symposium on Mining, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction conducted by Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM).