“We have seen our fair share of destruction of lives and ecosystems .... Are these not enough for us to finally say no to mining in the Philippines?"
“The climate crisis is adding an additional layer of stress to humanitarian organizations that are already stretched thinner than ever before”
CEED said Malampaya Energy XP Pte. Ltd. “did not meet the standards set by the Department of Energy on its financial and technical capability”
The summit aims “to consolidate the community and the concerned sectors” in the movement against destructive extraction.
Activist groups in the Philippines have warned the Asia Development Bank (ABD) that it will “once again be missing” the 1.5 degree Celsius climate goal if it will adopt its proposed energy policy.
This unfortunate tragedy underscores the dangers brought about by mining, especially during floods and heavy rains.
The bishops called on the public to support the program and work together for a “just energy transition that respects our common home”
The Office of Civil Defense has clarified that the affected families encompass both those displaced and those not requiring relocation from their residences
CBCP’s goal to fully divest from fossil fuels by 2025 is still well within reach. But it has to be invested in necessary steps to achieve it
Caritas Philippines urged the government “to channel its efforts into tangible actions” that provide for the people and “contribute to a just and equitable society”.