“We amplify the call for the communities affected by mining to stand our ground in defense of our common home,” said the bishops
The government should provide protection for environmental defenders and hold climate polluters accountable for “destructive acts”
"We will make sure that the cries of the victims of climate-induced disasters in the Philippines are heard,” said Franciscan priest Angel Cortez
The Diocese of Marbel in the southern Philippines warned against a “brewing massive destruction” that might be brought by mining operations as a coal project in the area starts. “This coal mining operation will erase vast areas of agricultural lands, destroy the...
“Ban on new mining agreements should be part of climate change mitigation,” said Dionito Cabillas, convenor of the ecumenical group Isaiah Ministry
The groups enumerated various violations of SRMI and resolved to appeal to PBBM the termination of the mining firm’s contract
Consumers have left to foot the bill for SMC’s business decisions to use volatile coal and gas in its power contracts
“Providing [children] with a safe and healthy environment for their future is their right and our shared responsibility”
When people act together to do good and help each other, that is faith in action
As we have repeatedly seen, whether at the national or international level, weak commitments lead to poor implementation