Tag: Environment
Catholic institutions across Asia join calls for ‘ethical investment’
The announcement was the first since the Vatican issued an “operational guidance” on the environment in May
Youth group in Bicol region calls for ‘climate emergency’ declaration
The demand for strong political commitment also came as the country marked the seventh anniversary of super typhoon “Yolanda (Haiyan)”
First ‘living chapel’ in Asia rises in central Philippines
The "open-air chapel" was built by the faithful of Santo Niño parish on Sibuyan island under the ecclesiastical territory of Romblon
Green activists call for probe into quarry operations in typhoon affected...
Kalikasan called for an "independent investigation" after government spokesman Harry Roque downplayed the impact of the quarries
Rampage at Guinobatan
Typhoon Rolly’s seven-hour rampage over Guinobatan left the whole community buried under tons of debris and seven-to-eight feet of mud
Quarrying activities around Mayon Volcano suspended following disaster
Stockpiles left in the middle of rivers were carried by the water current during the typhoon and flowed to villages downstream
Faith-based groups blame ‘ecological sinners’ for typhoon’s devastation
“This is not an act of God,” said Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of San Carlos, lead co-convener of Eco-Convergence
Bishop of Borongan reminds faithful to care for environment on Haiyan...
Bishop Crispin Varquez of Borongan urged the faithful to “remember God’s love and mercy for our people”
Church, green groups welcome Philippines’ new energy policy with caution
The Philippines’ Department of Energy announced that it will no longer endorse new coal power plant projects
COVID-19 strangles wildlife rescue centers in Southeast Asia
Lack of tourism is impacting wildlife rescue centers, puts endangered animals further at risk and hurts local communities
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