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Bishop appeals for aid after Mount Kanlaon eruption displaces thousands in the Philippines
Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of San Carlos, one of the areas impacted by the disaster, called for solidarity and tangible assistance for those forced to flee.
Civic space in Philippines ‘repressed,’ report warns of worsening crackdowns
Worsening conditions for human rights defenders and activists in the country amid a regional trend of crackdowns and restrictive policies
Palawan bishops urge mining moratorium
“We are calling for a 25-year moratorium or suspension on the approval of any mining applications and mining expansions,” the bishops said.
‘Peoples-centric’ foreign to some business and government leaders
To the leaders [and staff] of big businesses and industries, you are invited to take some time to actually speak with the communities
COP29: Filipino advocates urge global leaders to prioritize marine ecosystems
The advocates used the global climate summit as a platform to urge world leaders to prioritize vulnerable countries in the Global South
Experts link record November typhoon activity in Western Pacific to climate change
According to the Climate Shift Index: Ocean, these elevated temperatures were made “up to 40 times more likely by human-caused climate change.”
Filipino activists at COP29 demand concrete climate finance for developing nations
Central to their demand is the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG), a financial mechanism to replace the $100 billion annual pledge
San Carlos bishop to represent Philippine Church at COP29
His participation, Caritas Philippines said, demonstrates the Church’s dedication to amplifying Filipino voices in the global climate dialogue
Philippine bishop: Haiyan anniversary ‘reminds us of our true mission’
“This moment is not just a remembrance of the challenges we faced but a celebration of the resilience and unity"
Philippine Protestant bishops call for accountability in disaster response, cites government neglect
“In light of the relentless disasters that continue to devastate our country, it has become increasingly clear that our focus must extend beyond mere resilience"
