For 10 consecutive years, the Philippines has been identified by Global Witness as the “worst place in Asia” for environmental activists.
The Global Witness report ranked the Philippines third world’s deadliest country with 29 killings of environmental defenders in 2020.
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.