Tag: Environment

Father Gariguez estimated that over 36,000 hectares of mangroves, coral reefs and seagrasses will potentially be affected by the oil spill

The protestors warned the government from catering to the "vested interests" of mining companies

Local reports and social media posts showed images of flooded roads, submerged cars, waterlogged homes and rows of shops closed

Environment personnel "are now focusing on coastal clean-up" given the extent of the affected shoreline

Aniya, ang mga taong nagprotesta “ay kabilang sa nakaranas ng mga pagbaha dahil sa pag-uulan at hindi naman sila nakikinabang sa mining”

Climate activists said fossil gas is a dirty energy source that is also responsible for more global warming than previously known

The 37,000-hectare Didipio gold and copper mine straddles the border between the provinces of Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino

“It is only appropriate to respect their rights and listen to their grievances,” said the bishop

The incident also prompted Greenpeace Philippines to urge the government to eliminate the country’s reliance on fossil fuels

Some 600 leaders of government, the business sector, green groups and academics will discuss expanding marine protected areas