More than 240 social action workers from 71 dioceses attended the national assembly that tackled various local pressing ecological and good governance concerns
The governor said he “could not find any compelling reason why the SP would amend a decade-old ordinance that ably and effectively protects the people.”
“As a family, let us storm heavens with our prayers, begging God to intervene and pour wisdom to the decision-makers,” said Bishop Casicas.
Franciscan Father Angel Cortez said the fight to hold the mining company accountable is “not yet over.” He said, “It must pay for the irreversible damage that it had done to the environment.”
At least 32 percent of agricultural lands and 75 percent of forested areas in the provinces of South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, and Davao del Sur will be affected by the project.
About 82% of respondents in the Philippines consider it as either “extremely important” or “very important”, one of the highest scores among those surveyed.
With the ongoing climate emergency and what seems to be an unending cycle of greed of those in position, we need to value and protect what’s left of us.
Bishop Bagaforo said Marcos “needs to address the plight of farmers versus imported agricultural products”
Naglabas ng pahayag ang mga kaparian ng Catholic Diocese of Romblon laban sa pinaplanong pagmimina sa Sibuyan.
About 2,000 families from around the world gathered and listened to the testimonies of married couples and individuals on subjects related to marriage and family.