Tag: Environmental defenders
Stop sacrificing nature for greed and profit
Of the 13 major bays in the country, 10 are already biologically dead; of the 25 major rivers, 15 are already dried-up or silted
Climate justice, civil groups score victory against fossil gas project in...
They said the fight against the LNG project in Bataan is "far from being over,” adding that people should remain vigilant
Youth groups call on political candidates to ‘show love’ for climate...
The Philippines is among the most climate vulnerable countries in the world but “the climate crisis is still not a priority election issue”
Bishop joins green activists in calling for gov’t accountability on mining
The protest action was held simultaneously with “creative actions” in mining “Sites of Struggles” as part of "Mining Hell Week” activities
Congress urged to probe attacks on forest rangers in Masungi Georeserve
Masungi Rangers shared on a Facebook post this week that they are being harassed, with the latest incident happening on Sunday, March 5
Green activists launch scorecard for 2022 candidates
The group said it hopes that results of the survey “will serve as a tool" to help voters decide which candidates to vote in the elections
Attacks against environmental defenders quadrupled ahead of Philippine polls
There is a 483 percent spike in the number of environmental defenders under attack and a 350 percent increase in incidents since February
Green group renews call for probe into attacks on forest rangers
Kalikasan said the longer land grabbers encroaching Masungi are not prosecuted, “the more we will see bolder acts of violence”
Group calls on political candidates to defend environmental defenders
Kalikasan said the protection of the environment “should be a platform” for every candidate
Media group says justice remains elusive for slain broadcaster after 11...
In 2011, Gerardo “Gerry” Ortega was shot to the head at point-blank range at in Puerto Princesa City in the province of Palawan