Tag: Environment
Green groups oppose proposed hydropower plant in central Philippines
The project includes the construction of two dams or reservoirs along the Nabaoy and Imbaroto rivers in Malay, Aklan
Green groups rebrand movement to carry title of pope’s encyclical on...
The Global Catholic Climate Movement announced on July 29 that it will now be known as the “Laudato Si Movement”
Green groups welcome passage of House bill on phaseout of single-use...
The Philippines' House of Representatives passed the “Single-Use Plastic Products Regulation Act” on July 28
Green activists decry attack on Philippine forest rangers
The Interior department confirmed that there were “illegal cutting of trees" and “illegal constructions” in the area
Catholic bishop hits proposed gas-powered facility in central Philippines
Bishop Alminaza of San Carlos said the use of fossil fuels as energy sources “are specifically identified as forms of tyranny over creation”
Diocese of Dumaguete speaks against gov’t reclamation project
Bishop Julito Cortes of Dumaguete said the community should have been consulted before the implementation of the project
Pasado ba si Pangulong Duterte pagdating sa kalikasan?
Ating tingnan ang mga nagawa ng administrasyon ni Pangulong Duterte sa mga suliraning pangkalikasan at pangklima
Philippine health groups call on government to uphold ban on burning...
The proposed "Waste-to-Energy Act" in the Senate aims to allow the use of WTE facilities to manage waste treatment and disposal
Bishop decries resumption of mining operations in Nueva Vizcaya
Bishop Jose Elmer Mangalinao of Bayombong said the “distressing” decision was made without proper public consultations
Green groups file petition against Philippines’ waste-to-energy plans
The petitioners said the project “will result in grave violations" of the people’s right to health and a balanced and healthful ecology
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