Energy Secretary Sharon Garin highlighted renewable energy (RE) as key to decarbonization, particularly with the country’s privatized power sector
Filipinos must confront root causes of disasters, reject “free” quick fixes, and restore accountability in environmental stewardship
Pope Leo XIV urges renewed commitment to ecological justice as global focus turns to COP30 and systemic transformation
Marcos Jr.’s DENR overhaul sparks debate on mining, climate, and balancing development with environmental protection and justice
NDC is ultimately an indicator of how ambitious and prepared the nation is to take the pathway to low-emissions, climate-resilient development
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
CEED warns the DOE’s easing of coal restrictions undermines the Philippines’ renewable energy transition and weakens climate accountability