Isolated Philippine communities are safe from coronavirus, but not from hunger
The Dumagat tribe in upland Brgy. Puray in Rodriguez, Rizal has remained free from Covid-19 but pandemic lockdowns are hitting them where it hurts the most – their livelihood.
Filipino fisherman and an eco-warrior among 5 winners of Asia’s Nobel Prize
“He is being recognized for his inspiring determination in leading his fellow fisherfolk to revive a dying fishing industry by creating a sustainable marine environment for this generation and generations to come
Activist group decries issuance of clearance to mining companies in Palawan
The protected landscape that is threatened by mining operations serves as a sanctuary to wildlife, “which many environmental groups have long defended and protected by law.”
Video: Pope Francis hails the youth for fighting for “Our Common Home”
The pontiff encouraged the human family to "advance with young people towards lifestyles that are simpler and more respectful of the environment."
CREATION IS GROANING
It made me feel the abundance that nature can generate if only we can cooperate with its own dynamics and learn to dance to its tune. It is creation at work on its own.
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Philippine bishops urge Catholics to be like St. Francis
The prelates said that the public has “a duty as stewards of all creation” and the “responsibility to protect the weak and the oppressed.”
Philippine faith-based group to launch Vatican’s 40-day prayer campaign for ecology
Living Laudato Si’ Philippines will launch a 40-day prayer campaign on Monday, October 4, Feast of St. Francis
Global youth demands concrete climate action at pre-COP summit
Among the key demands is the “meaningful participation” of youth professionals and advocates at the global, national, and local levels.
The Looming Strife of the Non-Moro Indigenous Peoples
Non-Moro Indigenous Peoples continue to face these blocks of challenges relating to security and human rights, natural resources, and the tenurial land security particularly in the delineation of their ancestral domain.
Healthy environment is a collective responsibility, says Pope Francis
He said the duty to protect the environment is both an individual and collective responsibility, adding that “when we speak only of rights, we think only of what is due to us.”