Human rights groups challenged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to conduct an investigation into the alleged abduction and enforced disappearances of activists. The groups made the call after two young women environmental defenders revealed that they were abducted by...
“Ang totoo po ay dinukot kami ng militar. Napilitan din kami na sumurender dahil pinagbantaan ang buhay namin,” said Jonila Castro
For 10 consecutive years, the Philippines has been identified by Global Witness as the “worst place in Asia” for environmental activists.
Climate activists and communities from the Global South demanded debt relief, economic reform, and climate justice
“We will not stop until our missing environmental defenders and other victims of enforced disappearances are surfaced."
The recognition highlights their efforts in protecting and restoring the Masungi limestone landscape and the Upper Marikina Watershed
The collaboration strengthens efforts to create healthier, more resilient communities, with the aim of ensuring a better future for the next generations
“My mantra is not to be a grim and determined activist but to be a happy warrior—sing, dance, and write poetry… The struggle is long”
The event aimed to raise awareness about ongoing environmental destruction in Sorsogon and its impact on local communities
A leading church official has led the filing of a Petition for Certiorari against the 12-year extension of the Financial and Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA) for the Tampakan Copper-Gold Project on Oct. 4. “The Tampakan mine threatens to devastate the local...