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Groups seek justice for slain human rights lawyer
The groups said the “deepening of the culture of violence, the demonization of human rights and the lack of accountability and justice” are the “legacy of the Duterte government.”
Island community in Negros named as Philippines’ first zero waste village
The island is a tourist destination known for its white beaches, dive spots, and marine sanctuary.
On Ecological Sin (Part II): ‘The Greed Line’
The human imprint on the global environment has now become so large and active that it rivals some of the great forces of nature in its impact on the functioning of the Earth system
Human rights lawyer, environmental defender gunned down in Mindanao
Macababbad was the 58th lawyer and the third member of the red-tagged National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers killed under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte.
On Ecological Sin (Part 1)
There is so much to learn from our tradition and there is so much to learn from others and Laudato Si’, I believe, is leading us towards that path.
Amnesty International urges governments to recognize the right to a healthy environment
Callamard said governments’ failure to address the impacts of the climate crisis in spite of overwhelming scientific evidence “may well be the biggest inter-generational human rights violation in history.”
Philippines remains as Asia’s deadliest country for environment and land defenders
The Global Witness report ranked the Philippines third world’s deadliest country with 29 killings of environmental defenders in 2020.
Aklan provincial government set to approve resolution against SMC’s hydropower plant project
The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Aklan is set to deliberate on a draft resolution expressing support to communities opposing the proposed hydropower dam project in Malay town.
Green groups seek probe into corporate giant’s mangrove planting initiatives
Despite their announced noble intentions, it would seem that the mangrove planting activities conducted can actually be detrimental to the environment.
COP26 should not be delayed again
Wherever you stand on the debate between inclusivity and urgency, the one thing we can all agree on is this: fighting for our collective is well worth the risk.
