“We believe that international environmental and human rights laws, norms, and standards were disregarded by OceanaGold’s FTAA renewal"

The groups claim that SMC, one of the largest energy producers in the country, continues to expand its coal and gas operations.

Environmental advocates called on the Philippine government to support the Climate Damages Tax (CDT), a levy targeting fossil fuel companies to fund loss and damage financing.  Organized by Greenpeace Philippines, the press conference in Quezon City emphasized...

During the sessions, Providence University also announced its plan to celebrate the Laudato Si’ Week for the first time from 19 to 26 May.

“We are suffering now and you are continuing funding, financing fossil gas. It’s a big question for me. Why?” he said.