The farmers urged the government to purchase at least 20 percent of the estimated 19.96 million metric tons of local rice production at PhP20 per kilogram
“We want to see government policies and laws that will protect vulnerable communities from the impacts of climate crisis in the Philippines”
“Let us end the delusion that a nuclear power project will solve the country’s energy crisis,” said Rodne Galicha of Living Laudato Si Philippines
“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
“We believe that international environmental and human rights laws, norms, and standards were disregarded by OceanaGold’s FTAA renewal”
The groups claim that SMC, one of the largest energy producers in the country, continues to expand its coal and gas operations.
Environmental advocates called on the Philippine government to support the Climate Damages Tax (CDT), a levy targeting fossil fuel companies to fund loss and damage financing. Organized by Greenpeace Philippines, the press conference in Quezon City emphasized...
During the sessions, Providence University also announced its plan to celebrate the Laudato Si’ Week for the first time from 19 to 26 May.
“We are suffering now and you are continuing funding, financing fossil gas. It’s a big question for me. Why?” he said.