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
The Church’s humanitarian and social advocacy arm estimates that 11,000 poor families need help to recover and rebuild their lives from scratch
Philippine diocese renews fight against coal, quarrying, and harmful energy projects, urging ecological justice for poor communities
Faith leaders called for moral climate action, urging justice-driven solutions and accountability from nations and fossil fuel industries
Nickel mining in the Philippines worsens climate risks and fuels human rights abuses, leaving vulnerable communities to bear the cost
The new policy undermines the moratorium’s gains, which had encouraged Philippine banks to restrict coal financing and back renewable energy
In the province of Romblon, community leaders decried the continued mining activities on Sibuyan Island, known as the Galapagos of Asia for its rich biodiversity