The names may have changed, but our circumstances remain as dire, perhaps even worse, than they were 36 years ago. The imperative to protect our democracy must remain as strong, and translated to meaningful change.
“We will proclaim what is true, just, and right. That is our moral obligation,” said Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo, national director of Caritas Philippines
The prelate also urged voters to support candidates who are “credible and honest,” adding that there are candidates who are “untruthful.”
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.
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.
Malaki ang potensyal para sa RE sa Pilipinas, kabilang ang mga lugar na may mataas na konsentrasyon ng cost-effective na RE at matinding interes para sa kanilang pag-usbong
“The abduction is a clear attempt to silence environmental defenders and intimidate those who speak out against destructive projects”
Human rights groups challenged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to conduct an investigation into the alleged abduction and enforced disappearances of activists. The groups made the call after two young women environmental defenders revealed that they were abducted by...
“Ang totoo po ay dinukot kami ng militar. Napilitan din kami na sumurender dahil pinagbantaan ang buhay namin,” said Jonila Castro
For 10 consecutive years, the Philippines has been identified by Global Witness as the “worst place in Asia” for environmental activists.