The environment department revealed that the mining company has violated several environmental laws including cutting of trees without permit
The group reported cases of “aerial strafing and bombing of 14 communities” that led to the displacement of tens of thousands of families
"We will make sure that the cries of the victims of climate-induced disasters in the Philippines are heard,” said Franciscan priest Angel Cortez
The Diocese of Marbel in the southern Philippines warned against a “brewing massive destruction” that might be brought by mining operations as a coal project in the area starts. “This coal mining operation will erase vast areas of agricultural lands, destroy the...
“Ban on new mining agreements should be part of climate change mitigation,” said Dionito Cabillas, convenor of the ecumenical group Isaiah Ministry
The Bishop assured that the Church is united with the people in advocating for truth and rights, especially for the underprivileged in society
A large chunk of Fegidero’s advocacy came from their firsthand experience, back when they was still a student — sanctioned for cross-dressing even as an openly gay non-binary individual
Gariguez stressed the need for stronger protective measures. He urged the government to declare the VIP as a protected area
Several human rights groups condemned the extra-judicial killing of the 16-year-old Lumad student in Senator Ninoy Aquino town
The priest called for a concerted global effort to address the severe challenges posed by climate change and poverty in Asia