The prelate also urged voters to support candidates who are “credible and honest,” adding that there are candidates who are “untruthful.”
Several groups claimed that the signatories to the agreement were “pre-selected” and a significant number of indigenous communities were not consulted and excluded from the negotiations.
The groups urged candidates to include the declaration of climate emergency in their agendas, adding that they want “a vision of transformative actions" to avoid the tragedies millions of Filipinos endured and suffered from typhoons, droughts, and other climate-related hazards.
The campaign has a website that serves as a depository of profiles of candidates and their stand on various issues
Bishop Alminaza said majority of Philippine banks found to have been linked to coal and fossil gas companies and projects “remain mum"
As the negotiations near, the challenge lies in overcoming resistance from industries and certain nations against strict provisions
SMC remains the biggest gas expansionist not only in the Philippines but also in Southeast Asia with over 15.4 GW in the pipeline
The Columban example is reflective of how the returns of divestment and subsequent reinvestment cannot be measured solely in monetary value
It is also important to recognize and continuously help and assert their rights to good food, the right to land, affordable housing, and social services
Western Visayas is the most affected region with P687.7 million ($12.3M) in agricultural damage, followed by Mimaropa, Cagayan Valley, Ilocos, Calabarzon, and Zamboanga peninsula.