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Peace mission in Davao reveals rights, humanitarian law violations under Oplan Bayanihan

Peace mission in Davao reveals rights, humanitarian law violations under Oplan Bayanihan

By RONALYN V. OLEA
"The killings of Rudy and his son Rudyric Dejos in Sta. Cruz and of Santos Manrique in Pantukan brought into the limelight the real face of Oplan Bayanihan and revealed what was concealed in the peace and development coating of the Aquino administration’s continuation of the wicked legacy of past counterinsurgency programs," the mission said in a statement.

Sidebar: Resistance to mining exploration gave rise to rights violations

| May 27, 2011

As Countdown to Earthday 2011 Begins: Environmentalists Decry the Aquino Government’s Lack of Concern for the Environment

As Countdown to Earthday 2011 Begins: Environmentalists Decry the Aquino Government’s Lack of Concern for the Environment

By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO and JONELLE MARIN
Environmental groups are set to commemorate International Earth Day on April 19 through various activities including rallies and fora. They say that Aquino government should stop sacrificing the environment and the people's welfare on the altar of profit.

| Apr 18, 2011

Environmentalists Step up Protests vs Coal-fired Plants as President Aquino Inaugurates One in Iloilo

Environmentalists Step up Protests vs Coal-fired Plants as President Aquino Inaugurates One in Iloilo

By INA ALLECO SILVERIO
“Globally, coal and coal power plants are among the highest sources of carbon emissions. Also, coal has been identified as the leading source of air pollution and has largely contributed to the occurrences of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. We cannot comprehend why the Aquino administration is still supporting and increasing the operation of coal power plants in the country.” – Kalikasan

| Apr 5, 2011

As Disasters Mount, Groups Call on Aquino to Address Urgent Need to Prepare The Country

As Disasters Mount, Groups Call on Aquino to Address Urgent Need to Prepare The Country

By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“Both structural and non-structural approaches should be adopted to lessen the impact of disasters. Hazard mapping must also be done for priority areas. In making hazard maps of local scale, it is best that community and scientific data are combined. Results of hazard mapping should be properly disseminated to population at risk.” – CDRC

| Mar 21, 2011

Scientists: Effects of Nuclear Situation in Japan Should Not Be Downplayed By Philippine Government

Scientists: Effects of Nuclear Situation in Japan Should Not Be Downplayed By Philippine Government

By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“The two stations in the Fukushima region reportedly produce the world’s largest joint amount of energy. If complete meltdown occurs in any of the Fukushima reactors, this may lead to a much worse contamination of the atmosphere than the one that was caused by the Chernobyl disaster.” – Dr. Romy Quijano, toxicologist.

| Mar 18, 2011

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