Philippine environmental group calls for passage of stronger wildlife law
The group said it is high-time to strengthen the 20-year-old law to address the increasingly sophisticated illegal wildlife trade
The group said it is high-time to strengthen the 20-year-old law to address the increasingly sophisticated illegal wildlife trade
The petition was filed on behalf of the residents of Atimonan town by Monsignor Emmanuel Ma. Villareal and Father Warren Puno
Lay people raised concerns regarding the state of the environment in the province during the consultations.
The protesters, clad in costumes themed after the Netflix’s social drama series Squid Game, demanded the bank to align its portfolio to the “global climate ambitions andc in genuine support of sustainable development.”
“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?"