Palawan bishop calls for stronger resistance against ‘rape of nature’
“Destroying the environment is a sin. And so as believers, we are obliged to protect our only home,” Bishop Mesiona said
“Destroying the environment is a sin. And so as believers, we are obliged to protect our only home,” Bishop Mesiona said
Father Gariguez estimated that over 36,000 hectares of mangroves, coral reefs and seagrasses will potentially be affected by the oil spill
"The call towards peacemaking is an action that is most needed in our society, most especially when people’s safety and lives are at stake"
As the barricade continued, Bishop Mesiona also appealed for calm and for a “truthful” discussion on the issue
Activists called on the government to provide protection for all Filipino environmental defenders