Mindanao diocese initiates anti-coal campaign
The signature campaign aims to convince the provincial government to reverse its endorsement of dirty energy projects
Oct
2022
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mining
Sep
2022
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Church, green groups score victory against mining in southern Philippines
“The brave stance of the local government ... is a win not only of the people of Mindanao, of the rights of nature, but also of accountability in governance”
Jan
2022
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A mine-shattered life
The grave disregard of this government toward the welfare of poor communities and the environment will result in many more disasters, especially now that the climate crisis is getting worse.
Jan
2022
14
Fisherfolk group stages protest against lifting of open-pit mining ban
Militant fisherfolk group on January 12 staged a protest action against the lifting of the ban on open-pit mining, which the group described as a “major environmental disaster in the making.”
Dec
2021
29
Philippine groups hit lifting of ban on open-pit mining
Pro-environment groups described the Philippine government’s decision to lift the nationwide ban on open-pit mining as an “act of cowardice and betrayal” to the people.
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