Arlene Lim

MANILA, Philippines—30 years after the toxic mine tailings spill in the rivers of Boac and other towns in Marinduque, the Canada-based Barrick Gold Corporation has now deposited fifty million dollars in the escrow account for the rehabilitation of the abandoned mine site. This move was confirmed by former Marinduque Governor Presbitero Velasco. The amount is equivalent to 50% or half of the $100M settlement fund.

MINING TRAGEDY. The 1996 Marcopper mining tragedy spelled doom for Boac River, now a dead and heavily silted waterway. (File photos from RICHARD A. REYES and Marinduque Council for Environmental Concerns) MANILA, Philippines—30 years after the toxic mine tailings spill in the rivers of Boac and other towns in Marinduque, the Canada-based Barrick Gold Corporation has now deposited fifty million dollars in the escrow account for the rehabilitation of the abandoned mine site.

EXTREMELY CARING He may have autism, but Zac is an extremely caring boy who loves to laugh, says his mother Arlene and grandmother, Cora. Your son has autism. Do you know what that means?” When the developmental pediatrician revealed her diagnosis on my 4-year-old son Zac in September 2011, I felt I was in a free fall.