Senatorial candidates push for 2025 envi agenda
Environmental platforms are shaping up to be a litmus test for Senate contenders—who’s the greenest and who’s the dirtiest?
Senatorial candidates push for 2025 envi agenda
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Cagayan de Oro residents welcome stoppage order vs quarry ops
Cagayan de Oro residents welcome stoppage order vs quarry ops
“The recent stoppage of one of the major quarries in Sitio Suntingon, Barangay Bugo, marks a significant victory for the community, demonstrating the power of determination and the unwavering pursuit of truth.”
Fact-finding mission links military offensives in Oriental Mindoro to mining, other big projects
Fact-finding mission links military offensives in Oriental Mindoro to mining, other big projects
“In its name alone, we know the reason for the intensified militarization there. ‘Mina de oro,’ we know that it is derived from the characteristics of the island: a large reserve of minerals in the country,” said Cristina Palabay, secretary general of Karapatan. The province is known for mineral resources such as gold, iron, copper, nickel, chromite, and marble.
Envi group supports moratorium on Palawan mining
Envi group supports moratorium on Palawan mining
Kalikasan People's Network for the Environment said that the moratorium is not only a victory for the people of Palawan but for all Filipino communities resisting destructive mining.
2 years later, Mindoro fishers push anew for oil spill compensation
2 years later, Mindoro fishers push anew for oil spill compensation
“Two years is already long overdue. We call on the IOPC, RDC Reield Marine Services, Inc., San Miguel Corporation and its subsidiary, to give the affected fisherfolk the compensation that they deserve."
The Philippines’ worst municipal fish output in 2024 mirrors the decade’s plunging trend
The Philippines’ worst municipal fish output in 2024 mirrors the decade’s plunging trend
The Philippines’ worst municipal fish output in 2024 mirrors the decade's plunging trend
Groups oppose liquefied natural gas plant project in Lanao del Norte town
Groups oppose liquefied natural gas plant project in Lanao del Norte town
Concerned groups expressed strong opposition to an energy company’s plan to construct a 600-megawatt liquefied natural gas power plant in Barangay Tacub, Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte.
DENR urged to revoke permits of 22 Manila Bay reclamation projects
DENR urged to revoke permits of 22 Manila Bay reclamation projects
There is already a strong basis to stop the reclamation in Manila Bay but the DENR continues to turn a blind eye.
Church, environmental groups and other sectors join fight for small fishers’ rights
Church, environmental groups and other sectors join fight for small fishers’ rights
Fisherfolk groups, coalitions, and institutions held the National Assembly of Fisherfolk at the University of the Philippines College of Social Work and Community Development (UP-CSWCD), February 4, to echo the call to uphold small-scale fishers’ preferential rights within municipal waters.
‘Use AI within planetary bounds’ – coalition for digital rights and climate justice
‘Use AI within planetary bounds’ – coalition for digital rights and climate justice
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more part of our lives, a coalition of civil society groups calls for an end to tech companies’ reliance on fossil fuels to protect the planet.
Cagayan de Oro residents push to end quarrying due to flooding
Cagayan de Oro residents push to end quarrying due to flooding
Residents called on the local government of Cagayan de Oro to revoke the permits of all quarry operations in Sitio Suntingon in Barangay Bugo. They expressed alarm over the severe flooding they experienced which they believe is aggravated by the mountain quarry activities.
Why fishers are against the SC ruling allowing commercial fishing within municipal waters
Why fishers are against the SC ruling allowing commercial fishing within municipal waters
Fisheries groups are opposing the recent Supreme Court ruling allowing commercial fishing vessels to operate within 15 kilometers of municipal waters.
COP29: What did agri-food gain from Baku?
COP29: What did agri-food gain from Baku?
The deal forged in Baku is an appalling development for the climate and planet, especially for the agri-food systems and all the vulnerable and marginalized social sectors that rely on it for their life and livelihood.
When a national expressway destroyed rice fields in Nueva Ecija, farmers’ debts and floods deepened
When a national expressway destroyed rice fields in Nueva Ecija, farmers’ debts and floods deepened
As the Philippines loan burden rises from internationally-funded projects like the P11.8-billion (USD 200, 218, 740) Central Luzon Link Expressway (CLLEX), local farmers are forced to constantly borrow money to sustain their livelihoods and families for day-to-day survival.
Green groups demand reparation from US, Global North as typhoons devastate the country
Green groups demand reparation from US, Global North as typhoons devastate the country
Kalikasan People’s Network demands full reparations for the Philippines, citing historical emissions and government failures in the wake of deadly storms.
Warmer climate, forest cover loss flood Bicol farmers’ plight
Warmer climate, forest cover loss flood Bicol farmers’ plight
Days before Kristine (international name: Trami) developed into a severe tropical storm, the Philippine Sea was warmer than usual. Under the warming climate, the typhoon-prone Bicol Region is more vulnerable with decimated forests. Both Camarines Sur and Albay saw a net loss of tree cover from 2000 to 2020, according to Global Forest Watch.
State university urged to review safety policies as bad weather leaves 2 Bukidnon students dead
State university urged to review safety policies as bad weather leaves 2 Bukidnon students dead
"This must serve as a lesson to all administrations. They should not be negligent if the safety of the students is at stake. They must be proactive in taking additional steps to ensure students' safety," Cabajes urged.
Heritage advocates stop demolition of Cagayan de Oro iconic bridge
Heritage advocates stop demolition of Cagayan de Oro iconic bridge
Following DPWH’s proposed replacement, there was also a motion to make the two-lane bridge a four-lane structure to subsequently address vehicular traffic congestion in the area. The proposal came from the city government of Cagayan de Oro, according to the DPWH-10.
‘Just a band-aid solution’ | Group laments cutting of 500 trees to decongest Cagayan de Oro traffic
‘Just a band-aid solution’ | Group laments cutting of 500 trees to decongest Cagayan de Oro traffic
Experts have noted that climate concerns such as soil erosion, flooding, and drought are expected in deforestation since it disturbs the water cycle.
Flood-devastated Bicol farmers demand compensation, subsidy
Flood-devastated Bicol farmers demand compensation, subsidy
“We could only expect zero harvest. At best, only five to 10 sacks of poor quality palay may be salvaged per hectare, which only the poor farmers may consume."
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