Filipino fisherfolk’s plight in Verde Island Passage raised at UN Ocean Conference
Filipino fisherfolk affected by fossil fuel projects in the Verde Island Passage were featured at a United Nations Ocean Conference side event. Avril de Torres of the Center for Energy, Ecology, and Development (CEED) spoke at a session titled “Local...
Philippine Catholic Church lags behind on fossil fuel divestment ahead of 2025 deadline
Catholic institutions in the Philippines are falling short of their pledge to divest from fossil fuels and mining-related activities, according to a new report. The study, released June 4 by Living Laudato Si’ Philippines (LLS) and Caritas Philippines, revealed...
Plastic pollution poses growing health risk, advocates warn
Environmental and health advocates raised fresh concerns over the human health impacts of plastic pollution during an online forum organized ahead of World Environment Day. The event, titled TOXIC TRUTHS: The Unfiltered Impacts of Plastic on Human Health, was...
First half of BBM’s environmental governance
Marcos Jr.’s DENR overhaul sparks debate on mining, climate, and balancing development with environmental protection and justice
Groups slam Marcos for approving ₱3.1-B hike in Kaliwa Dam budget, demand project halt
SKDN also criticized the disbursement of a ₱160 million “disturbance fee,” saying it lacked transparency and created division among residents










