Canadian Mining in the Philippines

been a member for a while now, but this is my first time sharing my work. comments and critiques are welcome.

special thanks to fellow LSer Paolo Picones for making much of this possible.

thanks,
allan

“Someone Else’s Treasure”

http://praxispictures.blogspot.com/

The Philippines has one of the largest mineral resources in the world. But, for local communities, the record of large scale mining is nothing short of disastrous.

People who were already marginalized and living in poverty to begin with are losing what they most treasure – their families are being torn apart, livelihoods destroyed, ecosystems ruined, and ancient indigenous cultures are being eroded.

Focusing on Canadin companies, “Someone Else’s Treasure” explores the social and environmental impacts of large scale mining on the people of the Philippines.

by Allan Cedillo Lissner at Sat May 17 22:12:02 UTC 2008 (ed. May 19 2008) Montreal, Canada | Bookmark this | Digg this |

Great work and well writen, My Compliments.

by Pete Woronowski | 17 May 2008 23:05 | Saskatchewan, Canada |

thanks Pete,

i forgot to mention, for anyone in Toronto this photo essay will be on display for the rest of the month at Leonardo Gallery 133 Avenue Road ( just south of Davenport) as part of the 2008 CONTACT Photography Festival.

cheers

by Allan Cedillo Lissner | 19 May 2008 17:05 | Toronto, Canada |