Philippine health groups call on government to uphold ban on burning waste
Philippine health professionals called on President Rodrigo Duterte to uphold the ban on garbage incinerators ahead of his State of the Nation Address this month.
Land use bill, other measures protecting forests stuck in Cynthia Villar’s Senate committee
At least three bills setting standards to protect the country’s natural resources and attain sustainable development are stuck in the Senate committee on environment, natural resources, and climate change.
Philippine bishop vows to continue fight vs mining
A Catholic bishop has reaffirmed his commitment to oppose mining following the decision of the Philippine government to allow OceanaGold Corporation to restart its operations.
Green groups file petition against Philippines’ waste-to-energy
The petitioners said the project “will result in grave violations" of the people’s right to health and a balanced and healthful ecology
Philippine green groups dismayed over gov’t decision to renew mining deal
OceanaGold Corporation announced that the Philippines has renewed its contract for the Didipio gold and copper mine for another 25 years
