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Philippine bishops urge environmental vigilance after Palawan’s 50-year mining moratorium approval
The Palawan Provincial Board unanimously passed the ordinance on February 5, barring all new large- and small-scale mining applications
Let’s walk for wildlife
We recognize and appreciate the conscious efforts of private businesses aligned with our principles of conservation and sustainability
Sibuyan residents demand DENR to revoke Altai mining permit
“It is totally unacceptable that Altai continues to have mining rights in Sibuyan when it has shown total disrespect to government laws"
Should forestry be part of Philippine NDC?
NDC is ultimately an indicator of how ambitious and prepared the nation is to take the pathway to low-emissions, climate-resilient development
Philippine faith group opposes Maharlika investment in large-scale mining
“In essence, hard-earned Filipino taxpayers’ money seems to fund social and environmental exploitation,” PMPI said in a statement
Two years after disaster, fisherfolk still await full compensation
Many fisherfolk continue to struggle, with some still awaiting compensation while others claim the payments they received were inadequate
Verde Island Passage still at risk: Groups urge stricter regulations on fossil fuels
Concerns over the Verde Island Passage persist, as the area remains a crucial shipping lane and a hub for fossil fuel developments
P4P’S GERRY ARANCES ON THE MERALCO RATE INCREASE FOR FEBRUARY 2025
As we have predicted, gas-fired power plants will drive up the price of electricity. Meralco has just announced a 0.2834/kilowatt-hour rate hike or a Php 56.68 increase for the average residential households in power bills for February due to higher generation...
Philippine bishops denounce Supreme Court ruling on municipal waters
More than 50 Catholic bishops in the Philippines have strongly condemned the Supreme Court’s decision to allow commercial fishing in municipal waters, calling it “unfair and unjust” to small-scale fishers who depend on these waters for their livelihood. The Supreme...
Church petition for 25-year mining moratorium in Palawan tops 100k signatures
“Considering the detrimental effects of mining on the livelihoods of local farmers, fishermen, and indigenous peoples, let’s give nature a rest"
