Concerns over the Verde Island Passage persist, as the area remains a crucial shipping lane and a hub for fossil fuel developments
Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of San Carlos, one of the areas impacted by the disaster, called for solidarity and tangible assistance for those forced to flee.
Worsening conditions for human rights defenders and activists in the country amid a regional trend of crackdowns and restrictive policies
“In light of the relentless disasters that continue to devastate our country, it has become increasingly clear that our focus must extend beyond mere resilience"
The recognition highlights their efforts in protecting and restoring the Masungi limestone landscape and the Upper Marikina Watershed
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