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Bishop Alminaza said majority of Philippine banks found to have been linked to coal and fossil gas companies and projects “remain mum"
Church leaders described it as “a pro-people and pro-environment act" of the province
In 2011, Gerardo “Gerry” Ortega was shot to the head at point-blank range in Puerto Princesa City in the province of Palawan
The bishop said he is still holding on to hope that the country’s justice system “works and cares for those who have less in life”
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.
Attacks against environmental defenders “who selflessly dedicate their lives to protecting our environment is a flagrant assault on us all”.
Bolinget said the incidents underscored the security threats they faced, making it urgent for the court to consider their plea
According to the Department of Energy in the Philippines, over 400 hydropower projects have been awarded, with the majority being dam-based