Bishop invites financial institutions to heed call of Philippine Church leaders
Bishop Alminaza said majority of Philippine banks found to have been linked to coal and fossil gas companies and projects “remain mum"
Philippine Catholic bishops reject donations from mining, other ‘destructive’ industries
The bishops said policies to address the impacts of the climate crisis “should always place social and ecological justice at the forefront”
A call for unity and action amid a climate emergency and planetary crisis
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines issued a pastoral letter calling for unity and action to address our biggest challenge yet - climate emergency and planetary crisis.
Church leaders in Negros Oriental welcome enactment of Renewable Energy Code
Church leaders described it as “a pro-people and pro-environment act" of the province
Groups hit Philippine government over ‘railroaded’ indigenous community consent for a mega dam project
The group called on the concerned agencies to postpone the talks and “respect the collective decision-making process” of the indigenous communities.
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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.
URGENT CALL FOR A PRO-FILIPINO CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT AGENDA
The climate crisis, the degradation of our environment, and the plight of vulnerable communities should become front and center issues as we head towards the national elections in May 2022.
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.
Faith-based group offers ‘discernment tool’ for voters in 2022 elections
The campaign has a website that serves as a depository of profiles of candidates and their stand on various issues