Church leaders in Negros Oriental welcome enactment of Renewable Energy Code
Church leaders described it as “a pro-people and pro-environment act" of the province
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Articles by Mark Z. Saludes
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Media group says justice remains elusive for slain broadcaster after 11 years
In 2011, Gerardo “Gerry” Ortega was shot to the head at point-blank range in Puerto Princesa City in the province of Palawan
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Philippine bishop calls for release of elderly prisoner, son
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”
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Activists hit plan to install waste-to-energy facility in Cebu
The groups said WTE projects will “exacerbate the public health and the ecological crisis” caused by climate change and the pandemic.
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Catholic prelate calls for probe into typhoon-damaged coal storage facility operation in Cebu
ishop Gerardo Alminaza of San Carlos urged the local government of Toledo City to “exercise its mandate to secure the safety of its residents” and conduct an immediate probe.
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