On Ecological Sin (Part 1)
There is so much to learn from our tradition and there is so much to learn from others and Laudato Si’, I believe, is leading us towards that path.
Sep
2021
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LSG Response to the Cry of the Poor
Sep
2021
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Amnesty International urges governments to recognize the right to a healthy environment
Callamard said governments’ failure to address the impacts of the climate crisis in spite of overwhelming scientific evidence “may well be the biggest inter-generational human rights violation in history.”
Sep
2021
13
Philippines remains as Asia’s deadliest country for environment and land defenders
The Global Witness report ranked the Philippines third world’s deadliest country with 29 killings of environmental defenders in 2020.
Sep
2021
10
Green groups seek probe into corporate giant’s mangrove planting initiatives
Despite their announced noble intentions, it would seem that the mangrove planting activities conducted can actually be detrimental to the environment.
Sep
2021
9
COP26 should not be delayed again
Wherever you stand on the debate between inclusivity and urgency, the one thing we can all agree on is this: fighting for our collective is well worth the risk.
Recent posts
Church, green groups demand termination of fossil gas projects in northern Philippines
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.
Whispering hope
There is always that hope Filipinos love to whisper, a hope that next year there will be better leaders, that change will indeed come
A 40-day prayer campaign
40 days of prayer lead up to next phase of the Laudato Si’ Action Platform
We are ready: Reflections from Youth4Climate (Part I)
Yet as to be expected, the Youth4Climate event was not without its flaws, some of which are reflective of the realities of climate governance in the Philippines and elsewhere.
Catholic Church in Mindanao submits petition against open-pit mining
The diocese launched a campaign demanding the local government to “stand firm in its duty to ensure the safety, convenience, and well-being of its constituents.”