Philippine dioceses open church doors for victims of Typhoon Gaemi’s devastation
Several Catholic dioceses in the Philippine capital region and nearby provinces have quickly offered refuge and aid to those affected by the onslaught of Typhoon Carina (international name: Gaemi). The social action arm of the Diocese of Novaliches reported at...
Philippine groups criticize lack of concrete climate justice agenda in Marcos Jr.’s 3rd SONA
Pro-environment groups in the Philippines have expressed dismay over what they claimed is a lack of a concrete climate justice agenda in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA). On July 22, Marcos Jr. highlighted the country’s role...
Caritas Philippines, pro-environment groups launch 10 million solar rooftops challenge
Faith-based and pro-environment organizations in the Philippines on July 16 launched the ambitious ’10 Million Solar Rooftops Challenge,’ aimed at promoting the use of renewable energy in Filipino households. “No one should ignore it when there is an opportunity to...
Consumers confront Marcos Jr. over soaring electricity bills ahead of SONA
The coalition also raised issues about annual power outages, particularly during the extremely warm seasons influenced by El Nino
Will climate become an ‘election issue’ in 2025?
Will 2025 finally be the year? The climate crisis has never been more relevant, from the halls of Congress to daily living. The impacts of extreme heat are increasingly being felt at the household level, from the suspension of classes to concerns about the supply...
