Philippine groups hit lifting of ban on open-pit mining
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.
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.
Bishop Pablo Virgilio David, CBCP president, urged Catholics to instead set aside money for the devastated communities
As of December 20, at least 375 people have been reported killed following the devastation of super typhoon Odette
More than a hundred people are believed to have died due to the typhoon while more than 1.8 million others were affected by its impact
“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.