No rice subsidies, cash assistance for El Niño-stricken local food producers – KMP
Western Visayas is the most affected region with P687.7 million ($12.3M) in agricultural damage, followed by Mimaropa, Cagayan Valley, Ilocos, Calabarzon, and Zamboanga peninsula.
Caritas Philippines decries ‘abduction’ of ecology ministry members in Pangasinan
Attacks against environmental defenders “who selflessly dedicate their lives to protecting our environment is a flagrant assault on us all”.
Klima Center denounces red-tagging, harassment of CPA leaders
Bolinget said the incidents underscored the security threats they faced, making it urgent for the court to consider their plea
IP, green groups urge for alternatives vs large dams
According to the Department of Energy in the Philippines, over 400 hydropower projects have been awarded, with the majority being dam-based
Charter change could worsen destructive mining impact
For environmental defenders, the government’s push for charter change (cha-cha) could worsen the already dire impacts of destructive mining corporations on vulnerable communities. The Kalipunan ng Katutubong Mamamayan ng Pilipinas (Katribu) and Youth Advocates for...