Catholic bishops support bill in Congress declaring Davao Oriental ‘mining-free zone’
“We amplify the call for the communities affected by mining to stand our ground in defense of our common home,” said the bishops
Philippines hit for ‘empty climate rhetoric,’ urged to end to attacks on green activists
The government should provide protection for environmental defenders and hold climate polluters accountable for “destructive acts”
Philippine climate activists raise concerns of disaster victims to climate summit
"We will make sure that the cries of the victims of climate-induced disasters in the Philippines are heard,” said Franciscan priest Angel Cortez
Mindanao diocese raises alarm as coal mining project starts
The Diocese of Marbel in the southern Philippines warned against a “brewing massive destruction” that might be brought by mining operations as a coal project in the area starts. “This coal mining operation will erase vast areas of agricultural lands, destroy the...
Faith-based, green groups reiterate mining ban call in wake of Mindanao landslide
“Ban on new mining agreements should be part of climate change mitigation,” said Dionito Cabillas, convenor of the ecumenical group Isaiah Ministry
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ATM calls on PBBM to terminate SRMI mining contract
The groups enumerated various violations of SRMI and resolved to appeal to PBBM the termination of the mining firm’s contract
CA issues TRO in favor of SMC,
advocates slam decision
Consumers have left to foot the bill for SMC’s business decisions to use volatile coal and gas in its power contracts
Malolos diocese, green group launch drive for safe, healthy environment for children
“Providing [children] with a safe and healthy environment for their future is their right and our shared responsibility”
Church leaders call for compensation and climate justice
When people act together to do good and help each other, that is faith in action
Statement on COP27 outcomes: “WEAK COMMITMENT LEADS TO POOR IMPLEMENTATION”
As we have repeatedly seen, whether at the national or international level, weak commitments lead to poor implementation