Green groups oppose proposed hydropower plant in central Philippines
Pro-environment groups decried the alleged “lack of transparency and fair consultations” on the proposed construction of a 300-MW hydropower plant in the central Philippines.
Green groups rebrand movement to carry title of pope’s encyclical on environment
The Global Catholic Climate Movement announced on July 29 that it will now be known as the “Laudato Si Movement.”
Green groups welcome passage of House bill on phaseout of single-use plastic
Pro-environment groups lauded the approval this week of a measure in the House of Representatives that seeks the gradual phaseout and ban of single-use plastic products in the country.
NGO warns against impact of Philippines’ propagation of ‘golden rice’
A non-government group this week warned against the impact of the Philippine government’s decision to allow the commercial propagation of genetically-modified “golden rice,” which experts said will combat Vitamin A deficiency in the country.
Church, green groups give Duterte “failing mark” ahead of State of the Nation Address
Church and pro-environment groups gave President Rodrigo Duterte a failing mark one day ahead of his State of the Nation Address (SONA).