Kalikasan PNE calls on election aspirants to defend environmental defenders
The group said the protection of the environment and defense of the people who are working against ecological destruction “should be a platform” for every candidate.
Message of Bishop Pablo Virgilio David to Kalookan Laity for Principled Politics
. Isang pagkakamali ang iugnay ito sa tiwaling pamamahala at tanggapin na lang na ito’y likas na marumi. Mananatili ngang marumi ang pulitika kung ito’y iiwan natin sa mga kandidatong may maruming layunin.
Bishop reminds Filipinos to support political candidates who value history, freedom
The prelate also urged voters to support candidates who are “credible and honest,” adding that there are candidates who are “untruthful.”
Mega dam project proponent denies irregularities on deal with Indigenous communities
Several groups claimed that the signatories to the agreement were “pre-selected” and a significant number of indigenous communities were not consulted and excluded from the negotiations.
Groups demand poll candidates to present ambitious green agenda
The groups urged candidates to include the declaration of climate emergency in their agendas, adding that they want “a vision of transformative actions" to avoid the tragedies millions of Filipinos endured and suffered from typhoons, droughts, and other climate-related hazards.
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Philippine bishops call for probe into killing of Lumad volunteer teachers
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