Calapan bishop clarifies Church backs legitimate flood control but firmly opposes commercial dredging threatening communities and environment
“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"
Alminaza backs Odette survivors’ UK case against Shell, calling intensified climate disasters a result of corporate negligence
Caritas Philippines’ new head urges justice, democratic healing, and synodal engagement as citizens push for truth and accountability
The Holy See’s role at COP30 drew praise and criticism as it pushed moral leadership amid stalled climate negotiations
LLS Philippines said faith-based and Catholic groups have a critical role in pushing for just climate policies
Philippine climate advocates warn COP30 failed to confront fossil fuels, leaving vulnerable communities exposed to worsening climate impacts