The petitioners filed a “Motion for Urgent Resolution to the Petition,” stating that the delay in the issuance of the report is "a disservice to Filipino communities"
Pope Francis said the world needs “a new ecological approach that can transform our way of dwelling in the world"
The typhoon's eighth anniversary marked the opening of the second week of negotiations at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow
The petition was filed on behalf of the residents of Atimonan town by Monsignor Emmanuel Ma. Villareal and Father Warren Puno
The prevailing global economic system has aggravated the vulnerability of indigenous communities to the impacts of the climate crisis
The ecumenical groups assert that global action is essential, as ecosystems deteriorate rapidly under the strain of climate change
The Verde Island Passage, a key marine corridor within the Coral Triangle and one of the world’s richest biodiversity hotspots
The groups urge stronger commitments to halt fossil fuel expansion, advocate for renewable energy, and emphasize international cooperation
“Our priority is to ensure swift and effective assistance reaches those most in need,” said Bishop Colin Bagaforo, President of Caritas Philippines
The recognition highlights their efforts in protecting and restoring the Masungi limestone landscape and the Upper Marikina Watershed