Marcopper mountain

Scars left behind by Marcopper mining that closed down in 1996, after an environmental disaster. Copper mining here still interest the big investors, but locals who hardly benefitted from the mining operations before cry out "not anymore". A mining moratorium is presently in effect.

Marinduque Mountains

December 22nd 2009
Marinduque's beaches and smaller islands that you could conquer for a day have been photographed endlessly. But not many have really taken the paths less trodden such as the interiors perhaps because of the tropical heat. The interior roads are also not regularly served by public vehicles, often not more than two trips if you are coming from the capital town. But now the current administration ... read more

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The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected President and was ta... ... read more

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