The Center for Environment Concerns – Philippines (CEC) recognized the valiant environment defenders who put their lives on the line against large-scale mining. They include the late Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Gina Lopez, residents of Didipio in Nueva Vizcaya and community organizers.
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Greta Thunberg, climate activists join call to #JunkTerrorLaw
“The proposed Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 undermines constitutionally protected rights to political expression and dissent by equating activism with terrorist activities that are defined under the law.”
Our Unity for an Eco-Challenge for Change
The following is the 14-point unity statement presented by the newly-formed Eco-Challenge Coalition at a press conference in Quezon City on June 22. It was signed by 32 environmentalist groups from all over the country. With over 16 million votes garnered in the 2016 elections, president-elect Rodrigo Duterte will have a strong public support for…
VP candidates’ environmental track records and platforms
The Green Vote campaign scrutinizes the vice presidentiables’ records and stands on key and urgent environmental issues that need to be addressed.
Green groups picket OceanaGold mining company
Environmental groups picketed the office of the Australian large-scale mining corporation as it begins its underground mining in Nueva Vizcaya.
Green groups to DENR: ‘Respect Nueva Vizcaya’s ban on open-pit mining’
“The DENR should respect the political will of the frontline communities who have borne the brunt of OceanaGold and FCF Minerals’ pollutive and destructive operations.”
Green group lauds Romblon folk for blocking mining
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com Environmental activist group commends the residents of Romblon island for scoring a victory against mining. The environmental activist group Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment lauded the recent decision made by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to…
Global day of action against nuclear power reactors held
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com On the 25th anniversary of the Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster, the Philippine chapter of the International League of Peoples’ Struggles (ILPS) led a program in Quezon City to remind the public of the devastation that can be wrought by nuclear power plants. The action was part of the Global Day…
Earth Day Hat Parade Expose Country’s Environmental Woes
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com Braving the summer heat, members of the environmental groups Kalikasan PNE and Center for Environmental Concerns (CEC) as well as people’s organizations under the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN) held a colorful parade last April 19 as an early Earth Day Celebration. Participants wore colorful head-dresses atop which were various…
Union of Water Employees Against Privatization, Expose Corruption in Water Districts
By Ina Alleco R. Silverio Bulatlat.com While the public is continually bombarded with reminders to save water, Malacañang is pushing for the privatization of the water industry which, critics say, will lead to higher water rates. Rodrigo Aranjuez, Water System Employees Response (WATER) national president said the public should oppose President Benigno Aquino’s plans to…
Families of Slain Environmentalists Form ‘Justice for Environmental Defenders Campaign’

By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“Injustice takes place in this country on a daily basis. We suffer the loss of our loved ones who were brutally killed for defending the environment and for standing up against corruption or human rights violations; but worse, we do not have a government that supports us in our quest for justice against the perpetrators.”