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Green groups oppose proposed hydropower plant in central Philippines
Pro-environment groups decried the alleged “lack of transparency and fair consultations” on the proposed construction of a 300-MW hydropower plant in the central Philippines.
Green groups rebrand movement to carry title of pope’s encyclical on environment
The Global Catholic Climate Movement announced on July 29 that it will now be known as the “Laudato Si Movement.”
Green groups welcome passage of House bill on phaseout of single-use plastic
Pro-environment groups lauded the approval this week of a measure in the House of Representatives that seeks the gradual phaseout and ban of single-use plastic products in the country.
NGO warns against impact of Philippines’ propagation of ‘golden rice’
A non-government group this week warned against the impact of the Philippine government’s decision to allow the commercial propagation of genetically-modified “golden rice,” which experts said will combat Vitamin A deficiency in the country.
Church, green groups give Duterte “failing mark” ahead of State of the Nation Address
Church and pro-environment groups gave President Rodrigo Duterte a failing mark one day ahead of his State of the Nation Address (SONA).
Activist group decries attacks against Masungi forest rangers
Forest rangers Melvin Akmad and Kukan Maas were both wounded after an unidentified armed man opened fire at around 9pm on July 24.
Green group urges Dumaguete local government to uphold its “climate change action plan”
A network of pro-environment organizations has challenged the city government of Dumaguete to uphold its climate policies and scrap the proposed reclamation project.
Pasado ba si Duterte pagdating sa kalikasan?
Ngayong malapit nang magtapos ang termino ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte, ating tignan ang mga nagawa ng kaniyang administrasyon sa mga suliraning pangkalikasan at pangklima.
Philippine health groups call on government to uphold ban on burning waste
Philippine health professionals called on President Rodrigo Duterte to uphold the ban on garbage incinerators ahead of his State of the Nation Address this month.
Land use bill, other measures protecting forests stuck in Cynthia Villar’s Senate committee
At least three bills setting standards to protect the country’s natural resources and attain sustainable development are stuck in the Senate committee on environment, natural resources, and climate change.
