Philippine groups hit lifting of ban on open-pit mining
Pro-environment groups described the Philippine government’s decision to lift the nationwide ban on open-pit mining as an “act of cowardice and betrayal” to the people.
Let us re-examine the meaning of Christ’s birth in the wake of ‘Odette’
The faith-based group calls for a holistic and eco-centric governmental response "rooted in efficiency, accountability, and transparency"
Jesus’ birth in the events of human suffering
This Christmas 2021, we reflect on Jesus’ birth in the aftermath of Typhoon Odette. Our people— our real church—are still in the throes of the typhoon’s destruction.
Catholics told: Avoid ‘lavish’ Christmas parties, help typhoon victims
Bishop Pablo Virgilio David, CBCP president, urged Catholics to instead set aside money for the devastated communities
Caritas Philippines calls for help in underserved communities in wake of typhoon
As of December 20, at least 375 people have been reported killed following the devastation of super typhoon Odette
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Philippine bishop calls for release of elderly prisoner, son
The bishop said he is still holding on to hope that the country’s justice system “works and cares for those who have less in life”
Philippine green activists challenge presidential bets to address climate crises
The failure of candidates to speak about issues related to the environment “reflects the lack of ambitious plans” in their platforms
Activists hit plan to install waste-to-energy facility in Cebu
The groups said WTE projects will “exacerbate the public health and the ecological crisis” caused by climate change and the pandemic.
A mine-shattered life
The grave disregard of this government toward the welfare of poor communities and the environment will result in many more disasters, especially now that the climate crisis is getting worse.
Oxfam raises concern over risk of COVID transmission among typhoon survivors
As of January 17, there were still 228,529 displaced typhoon survivors staying in evacuation centers