“The brave stance of the local government ... is a win not only of the people of Mindanao, of the rights of nature, but also of accountability in governance”
Cagayan Governor Manuel Mamba Sr. adamantly denied that the contractors are mining black sand in the town of Aparri
A project meant to help restore a major river in Aparri has wreaked havoc on the livelihood of local fisherfolk
The project site falls within two adjoining Dumagat ancestral domains and will reportedly displace at least 15,000 tribal people
In its proposed 2023 budget, the agriculture department is set to slash about PhP211 million in “Irrigation Network Service”
Philippine diocese renews fight against coal, quarrying, and harmful energy projects, urging ecological justice for poor communities
Faith leaders called for moral climate action, urging justice-driven solutions and accountability from nations and fossil fuel industries
Nickel mining in the Philippines worsens climate risks and fuels human rights abuses, leaving vulnerable communities to bear the cost
The new policy undermines the moratorium’s gains, which had encouraged Philippine banks to restrict coal financing and back renewable energy
In the province of Romblon, community leaders decried the continued mining activities on Sibuyan Island, known as the Galapagos of Asia for its rich biodiversity