Groups are skeptical of the summit's outcomes, asserting that it promotes interests of the private sector and perpetuates corporate capture
“SMC seems to have failed to learn from the massive opposition it received in the past on coal, which led to many shelved projects"
In Manila Bay alone, 23 reclamation projects and two dredging projects are encroaching upon nearly a quarter of the bay’s total area
The groups expressed concern about the potential consequences of the government's drive to revitalize the mining industry
The IPs face the risk of losing their lands awarded to them over claims for being “unsuitable” for agriculture
Several Catholic dioceses in the Philippine capital region and nearby provinces have quickly offered refuge and aid to those affected by the onslaught of Typhoon Carina (international name: Gaemi). The social action arm of the Diocese of Novaliches reported at least...
Pro-environment groups in the Philippines have expressed dismay over what they claimed is a lack of a concrete climate justice agenda in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA). On July 22, Marcos Jr. highlighted the country’s role on...
Faith-based and pro-environment organizations in the Philippines on July 16 launched the ambitious ’10 Million Solar Rooftops Challenge,’ aimed at promoting the use of renewable energy in Filipino households. “No one should ignore it when there is an opportunity to...
The coalition also raised issues about annual power outages, particularly during the extremely warm seasons influenced by El Nino
Will 2025 finally be the year? The climate crisis has never been more relevant, from the halls of Congress to daily living. The impacts of extreme heat are increasingly being felt at the household level, from the suspension of classes to concerns about the supply of...