Pandemic underscores struggles of Philippine urban poor communities without access to clean water
Nearly one in every 5 poor Filipinos do not have access to clean water. As lockdowns hit livelihoods, handwashing is a luxury they can’t afford.
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Nearly one in every 5 poor Filipinos do not have access to clean water. As lockdowns hit livelihoods, handwashing is a luxury they can’t afford.
The Dumagat tribe in upland Brgy. Puray in Rodriguez, Rizal has remained free from Covid-19 but pandemic lockdowns are hitting them where it hurts the most – their livelihood.
Since 2001, at least 282 environmental defenders have been killed. About 66 percent or 186 out of the 282 cases occurred under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte.
Indigenous peoples have long been considered guardians of global biodiversity, who have accumulated intimate knowledge of the ecosystems in which they live.
The Dumagat Remontado, the indigenous people of Daraitan, Rizal, provided produce which were brought directly to community pantries in Metro Manila.
SGP reportedly posted a revenue increase of PhP 205.1 billion in 2024, credited to a 45% rise in offtake volume, reaching 36.3 million megawatt-hours
Gerry Arances, P4P convenor, warned that the deals will make consumers more vulnerable to price fluctuations in fossil fuel markets
The group said Meralco’s contracts now exceed that limit, reaching 51.44% — or nearly 60% when factoring in peak demand