The faith-based group calls for a holistic and eco-centric governmental response "rooted in efficiency, accountability, and transparency"
“We are against the way dredging is being implemented. It is irresponsible… We are against the deception and the lies that will hasten the dredging operation."
Lay people raised concerns regarding the state of the environment in the province during the consultations.
“We have seen our fair share of destruction of lives and ecosystems .... Are these not enough for us to finally say no to mining in the Philippines?"
The groups said Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s new mining policy puts the already suffering communities in a much “hell-like” situation.
Catholic bishops and religious superiors joined nationwide actions to reject dirty energy dependence and plunder in public projects
Cardinal David links Cebu quake deaths to corruption, warning weakened public works turn natural disasters into deadlier tragedies
Scientists link ST Ragasa’s deadly intensity to human-driven climate change, urging accountability and stronger adaptation measures
Court ruling empowers Homonhon residents to defend water sources, rejecting mining firm’s attempt to silence environmental protests
Bishop Alminaza cautions corruption robs Filipinos’ rights, calling for sustained organizing and linking justice with climate action