Mark Z. Saludes, Author at OeconoMedia

Dec 2021 1

Philippine green groups urge political candidates to promote peace talks

The activists urged politicians "to stand with environmental defenders and abolish" the NTF-ELCAC

Nov 2021 22

Philippine solons push for climate justice mechanism

The resolution, which is first of its kind in Southeast Asia and the Global South, recognized that there is an “urgency to craft and adopt a PGND for a just and green economic recovery and a historic break from systemic crises and injustices.”

Nov 2021 18

The water turns dark where the river meets the sea in Cagayan

By Mark Z. Saludes | 12 min read

“We are against the way dredging is being implemented. It is irresponsible… We are against the deception and the lies that will hasten the dredging operation."

Nov 2021 8

Groups showcase portraits of environmental heroes and martyrs

By Mark Z. Saludes | 2 min read

“We are mainly indebted to our Indigenous heroes for keeping our mountains, rivers, and forests in our country alive,” said Kakay Tolentino of the group BAI Indigenous Women's Network.

Nov 2021 4

Groups urge authorities to scrap coal project in Tagkawayan

By Mark Z. Saludes | 2 min read

The groups urged local government officials to issue an executive order and enact a local ordinance “that will declare Tagkawayan as a fossil-free and renewable energy municipality.”