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Filipino priest urged Church leaders to advance environmental protection with ‘activism...
“Protecting the environment necessitates activism and protest,” the priest said, noting that Pope Francis highlighted activism
Philippine Catholic Church intensifies environmental protection campaign
Out of 85 dioceses across the country, 68 have existing ecology desks as of 2023, but only 29 are functioning with a clear ecology program
In peril: Pawikan breeding ground in Mati City
What kind of shoreline will these pawikans encounter if those in power do not protect it as diligently as the local communities currently do?
UN: Over 4,000 wildlife species still threatened by illegal trafficking despite...
Corruption further exacerbates the situation, with officials often ignoring violations, allowing traffickers to operate with impunity
Philippine settlement submerged by dam reappears due to drought
The ruins in the middle of Pantabangan Dam in Nueva Ecija province are a tourist draw, even as the region swelters in extreme heat
Asian bishops’ Climate Change Desk holds ecology conference in Philippines
Participants engaged in thorough discussions on prevailing climate trends and the sustainability issues facing the region
Caritas PH voices concern over plan to scrap Masungi Georeserve deal
The organization urged the DENR to instead explore alternative solutions, including formal negotiations and open dialogue
Filipinos lead in supporting plastic production cuts, survey shows
As the negotiations near, the challenge lies in overcoming resistance from industries and certain nations against strict provisions
Columbans show divestment is possible in the Philippines
The Columban example is reflective of how the returns of divestment and subsequent reinvestment cannot be measured solely in monetary value
For mineral-rich Philippines, green metals rush is a balancing act
With demand for metals used in clean energy soaring, Filipino campaigners say mining laws must protect nature and Indigenous lands
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