Tag: Environment
‘Dangerous precedent’: Philippine groups condemn Supreme Court ruling on Occidental Mindoro...
The decision reflects a long-standing bias in national policy in favor of corporate interests at the expense of communities and ecosystems
Philippine group slams fossil fuel reliance, calls Congress to act on...
Current structure encourages companies to continue using fossil fuels, as they profit even when they fail to supply electricity
Majority of senate bets silent on environmental crisis, green groups warn
“Only eight candidates responded to urgent environmental questions—that’s not just disappointing, it’s a red flag,” said Greenpeace
Southeast Asian groups urge halt to fossil gas projects in marine...
The Coral Triangle, Verde Island Passage (VIP), and Mekong Delta—identified as among the world’s most critical marine biodiversity areas
At Korea summit, advocates warn of LNG threat to Philippine marine...
Environmental advocates warned that fossil fuel expansion in the Verde Island Passage (VIP) in the Philippines and the broader Coral Triangle poses serious threats...
Catholic initiative in Indonesia transforms village into climate resilience model
Community waste management in the hamlet began taking shape in 2016 when Karangtanjung represented Sleman in the Climate Village competition
Iloilo’s waste-to-energy plan draws fire from environmental advocates
The groups argued that the public consultation held in February 2025 came too late and violated guidelines from the NEDA
Green groups seek halt to coal expansion amid pollution concerns in...
The study warned of long-term consequences such as heavy metal buildup, habitat damage, and toxicity to marine life
Masungi Georeserve faces eviction as PH government scraps 2002 agreement
The foundation alleged that the DENR’s actions were part of a broader effort to weaken environmental protections and suppress advocacy efforts
Sibuyan residents demand DENR to revoke Altai mining permit
“It is totally unacceptable that Altai continues to have mining rights in Sibuyan when it has shown total disrespect to government laws"
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