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Villagers in central Philippines say effect of oil spill getting worse

At least 192,000 liters out of 251,000 liters of bunker fuel were already collected from the waters of Iloilo, according to city disaster officials

20 villages in central Philippines hit by oil spill

The oil spill is one of the biggest since 2006 when 2.1 million liters of bunker fuel spilled on the waters of Guimaras

Faith-based group urges church people to volunteer as bike marshals in...

It is an opportunity to promote ecological conversion by supporting the campaign for a safe road for cyclists and the commuting public

Faith-based group joins road sharing campaign in Manila

Organizers said the campaign to share the road to cyclists “is an ecological issue and a social justice issue”

Greenpeace calls for stronger regulations vs plastic

Greenpeace warns that the rise of plastic waste during the pandemic may increase the risks and impacts on communities and citizens

Vatican releases 200-page guide for ‘Care of the Common Home’

It’s a users’ guide on how to achieve ecological conversion and implement concrete measures to help the planet

Plan to use mining to resuscitate Philippine economy draws flak

The country’s Environment department has proposed to introduce “responsible mining” as part of measures to help revive the country’s economy

Church, green groups laud cancellation of coal project in central Philippines

Mayor Rene Gustilo of San Carlos City announced that a 300-megawatt coal-fired power plant project “is now expected not to push through”

Philippines’ green activists join opposition to proposed anti-terror law

Environmental defenders are wary that the proposed law would target activists who protest against 'destructive projects'

Quiapo church stops ‘misting’ of churchgoers

Health experts warned that spraying the body does not kill the virus inside and may worsen the clinical condition of sick people

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