Environmental groups, however, believe that the military operations are connected to the mining operations in the region
The Masungi Georeserve is a conservation area situated in the southern Sierra Madre range in Baras, Rizal, 47 kilometers east of Manila
Some 20 companies provide most of the insurance for the fossil fuel industry, earning about $21.25 billion in 2022
The Office of Civil Defense has clarified that the affected families encompass both those displaced and those not requiring relocation from their residences
“It is outrageous for the DOJ to come out with a decision that essentially legitimizes the continued attacks against environmental defenders"
The groups demand the removal of hazardous chemicals used in plastics, noting over 4,200 chemicals are harmful to humans and the environment
Albay has secured PhP 84 billion in financial pledges for a groundbreaking 1,250 megawatt (MW) renewable energy (RE) project, marking a major step toward the province’s clean energy future. The initiative, which follows the province’s Renewable Energy and Investment...
Despite the blockade, the event continued with a motorcade, the signing of a declaration of support, and cultural performances
Prolonged exposure to these toxic elements poses significant health risks, particularly for communities living near the power plants.
Sadly, inequality in the Philippines is neither new nor unique. It is a global problem that hinders development goals, as proven by a recent study.