“These efforts sustain biodiversity and the livelihoods of Indigenous Peoples, who are at the forefront of climate action"
The Palawan Provincial Board unanimously passed the ordinance on February 5, barring all new large- and small-scale mining applications
“It is totally unacceptable that Altai continues to have mining rights in Sibuyan when it has shown total disrespect to government laws"
“In essence, hard-earned Filipino taxpayers’ money seems to fund social and environmental exploitation,” PMPI said in a statement
Many fisherfolk continue to struggle, with some still awaiting compensation while others claim the payments they received were inadequate
Bishop Socrates Mesiona of Puerto Princesa raised alarm over the presence of armed groups that entered the island before dawn
The social action ministry underscored that the 2025 elections are not merely a political event but a moral opportunity for societal renewal
The groups argued that the public consultation held in February 2025 came too late and violated guidelines from the NEDA
PMPI plans to collaborate extensively with communities, partner organizations, and institutions to disseminate the findings widely
The prelate echoed the FABC’s appeal for the Church in Asia to respond to the climate emergency with “urgency, hope, and concrete action.”