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.
Robredo and representatives of various organizations agreed that the country must act on the “deteriorating state” of its ecosystem and biodiversity areas, and that there is “an increasing vulnerability of our communities to climate change.”
A leading church official has led the filing of a Petition for Certiorari against the 12-year extension of the Financial and Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA) for the Tampakan Copper-Gold Project on Oct. 4. “The Tampakan mine threatens to devastate the local...
The groups demand the removal of hazardous chemicals used in plastics, noting over 4,200 chemicals are harmful to humans and the environment
Albay has secured PhP 84 billion in financial pledges for a groundbreaking 1,250 megawatt (MW) renewable energy (RE) project, marking a major step toward the province’s clean energy future. The initiative, which follows the province’s Renewable Energy and Investment...
Despite the blockade, the event continued with a motorcade, the signing of a declaration of support, and cultural performances
Prolonged exposure to these toxic elements poses significant health risks, particularly for communities living near the power plants.