2 Pangasinan-based environmental defenders abducted
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Billions for commercial tuna industry, crumbs for fisherfolk
Billions for commercial tuna industry, crumbs for fisherfolk
Months of investigation by Bulatlat revealed that the booming commercial tuna industry in General Santos City, dubbed the Philippines’ “tuna capital,” favors industrial scale commercial fishing fleets at the expense of the livelihood of thousands of ordinary fisherfolk.
‘Defend our rivers,’ indigenous and envi groups denounce destructive mega dams
‘Defend our rivers,’ indigenous and envi groups denounce destructive mega dams
Kalikasan People’s Network for Environment said that the Marcos Jr administration still allows massive projects like Kaliwa-Kanan-Laiban Dam, Wawa Dam, Ahunan Hydropower project, Jalaur Mega-Dam, Saltan Dam, and the Pasig River Expressway, all of which endanger the affected communities.
Charter change could worsen destructive mining impact
Charter change could worsen destructive mining impact
“The mining law liberalized the Philippine mining industry to bolster the country's economic growth. However, nearly three decades after, mountains have been flattened, rivers have become lifeless, and the well-being of the people has been severely affected."
Fishers call for adequate support amid the El Niño drought
Fishers call for adequate support amid the El Niño drought
"Fishers also bear the brunt of the El Niño phenomenon. During drought, fish usually swim deeper than usual to seek cooler temperatures, making fishing more difficult and costly as we have to spend extra time and fuel."
UN urged to probe reprisals against environmental defenders, communities
UN urged to probe reprisals against environmental defenders, communities
Environmental group Kalikasan filed a complaint to United Nations Special Rapporteur on Environment Defenders Michel Forst which stemmed from the consecutive attacks against Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano.
Sidelined during #COP28, advocates still push for climate action
Sidelined during #COP28, advocates still push for climate action
Even if these calls of climate activists and CSO members’ reverberated at the venue of the COP, their voices were not heard at the negotiations of world leaders. Some of the CSOs were allowed to sit in as observers but not to participate in the negotiations.
Loss and damage fund should serve the vulnerable communities in the Global South – groups
Loss and damage fund should serve the vulnerable communities in the Global South – groups
Civil society organizations called the US’s pledge a measly contribution compared to its aid for war and militarization. They also demand that the funds should truly serve the communities in the Global South.
Big fishing vessels, reclamation push fisherfolk deeper in poverty
Big fishing vessels, reclamation push fisherfolk deeper in poverty
The role of the fisherfolk is important in assuring food security in the country, and so Ronnel Arambulo of Pamalakaya said that the needs of the fishermen must be given priority.
Groups commend UN expert’s recommendations, urge government to heed advice
Groups commend UN expert’s recommendations, urge government to heed advice
Rights groups said UN Special Rapporteur Ian Fry’s visit to the country "puts on center stage the sinister role played by the NTF-ELCAC and the dangerous impact of the terror law on the lives and safety of environmental human rights defenders in the country."
Fishers’ group calls for abolishing of gov’t reclamation body
Fishers’ group calls for abolishing of gov’t reclamation body
"Clearly the Marcos Jr. administration is failing to uphold the 2008-Supreme Court mandamus seeking various government agencies to clean-up, restore, and rehabilitate Manila Bay in the context of recreational use and fishery resources development."
UN expert bats for disbanding of ‘anti-communist’ task force, repeal of Anti-Terrorism Act
UN expert bats for disbanding of ‘anti-communist’ task force, repeal of Anti-Terrorism Act
"I call on the Philippine government to respect this right and establish a truth reconciliation process to investigate the unlawful killings by the military, hold those accountable for these killings and provide reparations for those who suffered."
Indigenous peoples’ groups call for independent probe of the human rights situation in PH
Indigenous peoples’ groups call for independent probe of the human rights situation in PH
"The visit of Special Rapporteur Ian Fry marks a critical moment in bringing our fight for climate justice and human rights to the international level."
Special Report | Push for renewables threatens lands and livelihood in the Cordillera
Special Report | Push for renewables threatens lands and livelihood in the Cordillera
The Cordillera region, with 5.5 million hectares of drainage area, is considered the "water cradle" of Northern Luzon. Its watersheds feed six major river systems, and have an estimated generation potential of 3,600 megawatts, according to the Department of Energy. With this substantial potential, the Cordillera region is again in the spotlight regarding dam-related conflicts more than five decades since the proposed Chico River Dams ignited popular resistance.
To catch or not to catch | Gubat residents suffer from mud crab ban
To catch or not to catch | Gubat residents suffer from mud crab ban
The innovation of raising crablets in Gubat, Sorsogon is caught in the middle of a government ban, serving as a litmus test for local officials on how to support community-based ventures.
UN urged to investigate Aerotropolis project
UN urged to investigate Aerotropolis project
Environmental group said the Aerotropolis project has "resulted in the displacement of coastal communities, the loss of their livelihood, the deforestation of their mangrove forest, and numerous cases of harassment from police and military agents."
Rizal residents worry for their health as vog remains
Rizal residents worry for their health as vog remains
The vog carries acidic gasses like sulfur dioxide (SO2), which can cause eye, throat, and skin irritation, breathing difficulties, chest tightness, headaches, sore throats, nausea, and fatigue. It can also worsen pre-existing health conditions such as asthma, lung problems, and heart disease.
Fishers say reclamation is not a ‘coastal defense’
Fishers say reclamation is not a ‘coastal defense’
“Officials from the PRA should be educated that it's the mangrove trees, not the destructive reclamation, that shield coastal communities from intense flooding."
Fishers skeptical over Manila Bay rehab funding
Fishers skeptical over Manila Bay rehab funding
“Over the years, the DENR has been complicit with big corporations involved in reclamation and other forms of conversion in Manila Bay, putting the livelihood and other socio-economic rights of fishers at stake."
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