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Marcos Jr.’s DENR overhaul sparks debate on mining, climate, and balancing development with environmental protection and justice

“We welcome the Court’s decision to mandate the DENR to act within one month,” said Fr. Edwin Gariguez, lead convenor of Protect VIP

These include protections for environmental defenders, recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ rights—including free, prior, and informed consent

"The Holy Father reminded us that the earth is not merely a resource to be exploited but a precious gift entrusted to us by our Creator"

“With this bold reset, the Marcos administration signals a new phase—sharper, faster, and fully focused on the people’s most pressing needs"

Now I understand why, throughout our pre-Conclave sessions, several cardinals offered words of reassurance in their interventions

SKDN also criticized the disbursement of a ₱160 million “disturbance fee,” saying it lacked transparency and created division among residents

The award, named after veteran Filipino journalist Genaro V. Ong, was presented by his daughter, who hailed LiCAS News as a model of transformative communication

The decision reflects a long-standing bias in national policy in favor of corporate interests at the expense of communities and ecosystems

He is challenged to oppose the evil of human slavery and the trafficking of hundreds of thousands of children every day