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2 hurt in police dispersal of Sibuyan Island human barricade vs alleged illegal mining

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, February 3) — Police on Friday broke up a human barricade of residents of Sibuyan Island in Romblon who were protesting alleged illegal mining activities in the area, leaving two persons hurt.

Residents who formed the barricade in front of the private port built by Altai Philippines Mining Corp. (AMPC) in Brgy. España, San Fernando were pushed away by police officers using their shields.

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