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Philippine dioceses open church doors for victims of Typhoon Gaemi’s devastation
Several Catholic dioceses in the Philippine capital region and nearby provinces have quickly offered refuge and aid to those affected by the onslaught of Typhoon Carina (international name: Gaemi). The social action arm of the Diocese of Novaliches reported at...
Philippine groups criticize lack of concrete climate justice agenda in Marcos Jr.’s 3rd SONA
Pro-environment groups in the Philippines have expressed dismay over what they claimed is a lack of a concrete climate justice agenda in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA). On July 22, Marcos Jr. highlighted the country’s role...
Caritas Philippines, pro-environment groups launch 10 million solar rooftops challenge
Faith-based and pro-environment organizations in the Philippines on July 16 launched the ambitious ’10 Million Solar Rooftops Challenge,’ aimed at promoting the use of renewable energy in Filipino households. “No one should ignore it when there is an opportunity to...
Consumers confront Marcos Jr. over soaring electricity bills ahead of SONA
The coalition also raised issues about annual power outages, particularly during the extremely warm seasons influenced by El Nino
Will climate become an ‘election issue’ in 2025?
Will 2025 finally be the year? The climate crisis has never been more relevant, from the halls of Congress to daily living. The impacts of extreme heat are increasingly being felt at the household level, from the suspension of classes to concerns about the supply...
Philippine Catholic Church intensifies environmental protection campaign
Out of 85 dioceses across the country, 68 have existing ecology desks as of 2023, but only 29 are functioning with a clear ecology program
The biggest killers of Filipinos: Fossil fuels and vehicles
The reliance of the world economy on the burning of fossil fuels, oil, and gas continues to drive up global temperatures. The sweltering heat of the past three months is just a small indication of what it will be like in the years to come. Every year is hotter than...
Synodality and its Silences
Why the deafening silence? How can we not listen? Why are we not protesting? Who is accountable and how can we make them accountable? What do we need to do?
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio joins calls to protect Masungi Geopark
DiCaprio made a plea on Instagram to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., urging him to bolster and maintain the conservation initiatives safeguarding Masungi.
Filipino civil society organizations laud the UN Special Rapporteur, debunk PH government’s lies at the UN Human Rights Council session
CSOs thanked former Special Rapporteur Ian Fry for his efforts to learn about the impacts of climate change