Bishop David stressed the need for an active and immediate step to counter the climate problem that has been affecting our common home
At present, the diocese said there are at least four mining companies operating in Homonhon
“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
Marihangin residents voiced strong opposition to the project during the May 2 hearing, with many refusing to sign attendance sheets over fears their signatures might be misused to imply support
PDG advocates for sustainable agriculture, disaster relief, and the rights of small farmers and fisherfolk
“As members of the Church, we reaffirm our mission ‘to defend the rights of the Indigenous people, guarding them against violators’”
This year marks the 10th year of Laudato Si’, Pope Francis’s letter that called on all people to take urgent action against the climate crisis
The Jubilee has now opened so that all people may receive hope, the hope of the Gospel, the hope of love, and hope of forgiveness