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Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee We tried to seek redress or support from the Canadian embassy because in our experience, particularly in Nueva Vizcaya where OceanaGold is operating, some of our local organizations and members of these organizations are being red-tagged. We know there are policy guidelines calle
April 20th, 2021Committee meeting
Clemente Bautista
Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee I do not understand the concept of scrutiny, sorry.
April 20th, 2021Committee meeting
Clemente Bautista
Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee No, of course not. We think the mining laws in the Philippines very much favour the foreign investors. It's stated in our law that foreign investment is critical in our development, so they get a lot of privileges. As for scrutiny, or looking at their operations, there's a lack
April 20th, 2021Committee meeting
Clemente Bautista
Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee Yes, of course. We have a lot of experience in the Philippines asking for information, but we get nothing from them. Collaborative action with the companies is okay, but more importantly, there should be an independent investigative mechanism with a process that does not allow th
April 20th, 2021Committee meeting
Clemente Bautista
Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee We are pro development. We are not against foreign investment. But if that foreign investment causes us more misery, poverty and environmental degradation, then we need to resist—we have no choice—the kind of destructive operations like those we are experiencing from Canadian min
April 20th, 2021Committee meeting
Clemente Bautista
Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee Good evening. It's my honour to testify before you. I am Clemente Bautista. I am the international network coordinator for the Kalikasan People's Network for the Environment. Kalikasan is a leading network in the Philippines working on ecological protection, conservation of re
April 20th, 2021Committee meeting
Clemente Bautista