Marble bishop leads legal challenge against Tampakan mining project
A leading church official has led the filing of a Petition for Certiorari against the 12-year extension of the Financial and Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA) for the Tampakan Copper-Gold Project on Oct. 4. “The Tampakan mine threatens to devastate the local...
Groups urge strong measures in global plastics treaty negotiations
The groups demand the removal of hazardous chemicals used in plastics, noting over 4,200 chemicals are harmful to humans and the environment
Albay Secures PhP 84 Billion in Renewable Energy Pledges for 1250 MW of Clean Power
Albay has secured PhP 84 billion in financial pledges for a groundbreaking 1,250 megawatt (MW) renewable energy (RE) project, marking a major step toward the province’s clean energy future. The initiative, which follows the province’s Renewable Energy and...
Indigenous groups face police blockade at Kaliwa Dam, renew call to protect Sierra Madre
Despite the blockade, the event continued with a motorcade, the signing of a declaration of support, and cultural performances
Green group challenges TVI’s ‘clean coal’ claim, cites environmental risks
Prolonged exposure to these toxic elements poses significant health risks, particularly for communities living near the power plants.
