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A River Dies in Siocon: Canadian MiningCompany Disrupts Peace among the Subanons
- Category: Women in Action 2007-2
- Author: Alyansa Tigil Mina
- Year: 2007
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Siocon is like any other town in the Philippines. Endowed with a large area consisting of forests and watersheds, it relies on farming and fishing for livelihood. But the similarities end there. Siocon, located southwest of Dipolog City in Zamboanga del Norte, is a town with abundant mineral deposits. The deposits are of such quantity that it is now a primary target of big mining companies.