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"
“Considering the detrimental effects of mining on the livelihoods of local farmers, fishermen, and indigenous peoples, let’s give nature a rest"
“We are calling for a 25-year moratorium or suspension on the approval of any mining applications and mining expansions,” the bishops said.
The bishops called on the public to support the program and work together for a “just energy transition that respects our common home”
The diocese also stressed that the Himogaan River is also culturally significant, hosting “Adlaw Sang Suba” and supporting tourism, irrigating sugarcane fields, and aiding coastal fishing.
At least 13,000 people have been evacuated from the area around Mayon since last week as volcanic activity intensifies