The church leaders said the decision of the provincial government to allow the coal extraction project “is a ticking time bomb” to communities and the environment.
The Jubilee has now opened so that all people may receive hope, the hope of the Gospel, the hope of love, and hope of forgiveness
Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of San Carlos, one of the areas impacted by the disaster, called for solidarity and tangible assistance for those forced to flee.
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“We are calling for a 25-year moratorium or suspension on the approval of any mining applications and mining expansions,” the bishops said.
To the leaders [and staff] of big businesses and industries, you are invited to take some time to actually speak with the communities