Palawan bishop calls for stronger resistance against ‘rape of nature’
“Destroying the environment is a sin. And so as believers, we are obliged to protect our only home,” Bishop Mesiona said
“Destroying the environment is a sin. And so as believers, we are obliged to protect our only home,” Bishop Mesiona said
As the barricade continued, Bishop Mesiona also appealed for calm and for a “truthful” discussion on the issue
The prelate rallied behind the residents who, according to him, just want to assert their rights and protect their environment
Environmental groups claimed the mining firm failed to secure necessary mining permits and documents
The prelate said ancestral domain issues remain among the major challenges that tribal communities face