Learning the wild way: A trumpet for compassion on World Elephant Day
It is neither the elephants being gentle giants nor their unique anatomy that make today worth the special mention, but this is to finally talk about the real elephant in the room – lack of compassion, for all.
Laudato Si is ‘mercy and compassion’
Immersing ourselves with nature and engaging ourselves with the Indigenous people, made me more see the interconnectedness we have with God’s creation and our shared responsibility to preserve it.
BPI urged to come up with more ambitious energy financing portfolio
Some 45 percent of BPI's power generation loan portfolio is dedicated to renewable energy, while the other 45 percent is for coal projects, and 10 percent for fossil gas projects.
Philippines enacts law creating energy research and policy institute
The Philippine government is set to establish an independent agency that will focus on energy research to guide the country’s energy policy and decision-making processes.
Green groups oppose proposed hydropower plant in central Philippines
Pro-environment groups decried the alleged “lack of transparency and fair consultations” on the proposed construction of a 300-MW hydropower plant in the central Philippines.
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Green groups oppose Davao City’s waste-to-energy incineration project
Pro-environment groups urged Mayor Sara Duterte to abandon a waste-to-energy (WTE) incineration project and uphold the people’s right to a healthy environment in Davao City.
New apostolic vicar of Taytay vows to continue defend the environment, human rights
The 66-year-old prelate served as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Manila for 15 years before Pope Francis appointed him vicar apostolic of Taytay.
Dumaguete bishop: Reclamation project will create ‘underwater cemetery’
Bishop Julito Cortes of Dumaguete has warned that an “underwater cemetery” will replace the city’s vibrant coastal ecosystem if the P23-billion reclamation project pushes through.
Standing for the Rights of Indigenous People
Indigenous peoples need honest rulers of integrity who believe in the rule of law and are supported by an enlightened public that supports and lives the values of goodness, justice, and their rights.
Green activists press for effective climate communication
Vulnerable sectors should understand the impacts of climate change, its threats, who are accountable, and how to act on them.