“We hope that an alternative minerals management bill would be legislated to rationalize mining and the use of minerals in the country"
For environmental defenders, the government’s push for charter change (cha-cha) could worsen the already dire impacts of destructive mining corporations on vulnerable communities. The Kalipunan ng Katutubong Mamamayan ng Pilipinas (Katribu) and Youth Advocates for...
The City Council also expressed its “opposition/objection to any future mineral mining in the City of Sagay.
“By stripping away land cover and disrupting natural drainage patterns, these activities exacerbate flooding and landslide risks"
At least four mining companies are operating in Homonhon, which is known for its vast deposits of nickel and chromite
Consumers carried a symbolic “bill” displaying the true costs of fossil fuel dependence as they marched to the headquarters of Meralco
Gerry Arances, P4P convenor, warned that the deals will make consumers more vulnerable to price fluctuations in fossil fuel markets
The group said Meralco’s contracts now exceed that limit, reaching 51.44% — or nearly 60% when factoring in peak demand
Bishop Socrates Mesiona of Puerto Princesa raised alarm over the presence of armed groups that entered the island before dawn
The social action ministry underscored that the 2025 elections are not merely a political event but a moral opportunity for societal renewal