Tagkawayan Mayor Carlo Eleazar on December 13 signed Executive Order 67 promoting renewable energy projects “in a timeline compatible and aligned with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C goals.”
The protesters, clad in costumes themed after the Netflix’s social drama series Squid Game, demanded the bank to align its portfolio to the “global climate ambitions andc in genuine support of sustainable development.”
Activist groups in the Philippines have warned the Asia Development Bank (ABD) that it will “once again be missing” the 1.5 degree Celsius climate goal if it will adopt its proposed energy policy.
The proposed police allows the bank to continuously support and finance fossil gas projects
More than 30 faith-based and civil society organizations and three Catholic bishops have signed a letter urging the fossil gas project proponents and financial institutions to “listen” to the affected communities.
About 82% of respondents in the Philippines consider it as either “extremely important” or “very important”, one of the highest scores among those surveyed.
With the ongoing climate emergency and what seems to be an unending cycle of greed of those in position, we need to value and protect what’s left of us.
Bishop Bagaforo said Marcos “needs to address the plight of farmers versus imported agricultural products”
Naglabas ng pahayag ang mga kaparian ng Catholic Diocese of Romblon laban sa pinaplanong pagmimina sa Sibuyan.
About 2,000 families from around the world gathered and listened to the testimonies of married couples and individuals on subjects related to marriage and family.