Communities opposing mining destruction in the Philippines have been facing more and more repression. In a country whose elites have long submitted to US economic and political interests, state authorities and mining firms have both been increasingly intimidating activists because of their firm resistance. Intimidation from both lawyers and the police The North Luzon Mineral Resources Corporation (NLMRC) has headquarters in the metropolitan area of Philippine capital, Manila. It claims its mining operations, over five hours to the north in Nueva Vizcaya, are “responsible” and follow “rigorous regulatory and environmental standards”. Local people, however, disagree. The problem, as the International Coalition…