Pro-environment groups described the Philippine government’s decision to lift the nationwide ban on open-pit mining as an “act of cowardice and betrayal” to the people.
As of December 20, at least 375 people have been reported killed following the devastation of super typhoon Odette
“Nations and capitalists that are most responsible for the climate crisis must rectify their years of inaction. Our government must demand reparations and climate justice,” she said.
Tagkawayan Mayor Carlo Eleazar on December 13 signed Executive Order 67 promoting renewable energy projects “in a timeline compatible and aligned with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C goals.”
The church leaders said the decision of the provincial government to allow the coal extraction project “is a ticking time bomb” to communities and the environment.
The group contends that the project has led to an escalation in military presence and subsequent reprisals against environmental defenders
The Masungi Georeserve is a conservation area situated in the southern Sierra Madre range in Baras, Rizal, 47 kilometers east of Manila
The groups urged the passage of the People’s Mining Bill that will regulate the industry and “ensure accountability”
Some 20 companies provide most of the insurance for the fossil fuel industry, earning about $21.25 billion in 2022
AG Saño, a renowned Filipino artist and environmental activist, designed the mural in collaboration with local art communities