Tag: Environment
What is the change we need to dream about?
We need to see crisis as an opportunity for change so that a meticulous discernment on changes we need to effect can be generated and pursued
What is happening to our world?
Whether we like it or not, aware, or unaware, wittingly, or unwittingly, we are part of the problem faced by our world.
Philippine prelate says church people also to blame for environmental destruction
"We have to admit that we too … whether by commission or omission, have contributed to the problem," said Archbishop Ricardo Baccay
Church group lauds gov’t move to act on climate commitments
A resolution has been filed in Congress urging the Climate Change Commission to submit the country's "Nationally Determined Contribution"
Cagayan Valley dioceses to plant 1.2 million trees in 500 days
Dubbed “Missio 500,” the initiative aims to plant 500 trees per day in the Archdiocese of Tuguegarao
Philippine priest warns against ‘irregularities’ in implementation of coal projects
The government approved last year the expansion of two coal-fired power plants in the northern Philippine province of Quezon
Philippine faith-based group appeals for ‘inclusive’ climate change mitigation plan
The Philippines is set to submit its draft contribution to the Paris Climate Agreement before the global summit on climate change in November
Duterte orders stop to all mining operations in Tawi-Tawi province
The president has also ordered to step up the rehabilitation of the area “by planting more trees and other efforts of rehabilitation”
Despite criticisms, poor villagers in central Philippines pin hope on mining
Up to 300 villagers were hired as laborers, timekeepers, and kitchen staff, earning a minimum salary of about US$7 per day
In New Year message, Manila bishop calls on faithful to work...
“There cannot be a better future if human rights and human life are not respected and valued” — Bishop Broderick Pabillo