Tag: Verde Island Passage

Gariguez stressed the need for stronger protective measures. He urged the government to declare the VIP as a protected area

Instead of protection, the partnership spelled “impending destruction” for the groups, which could threaten two million coastal populations

“We are suffering now and you are continuing funding, financing fossil gas. It’s a big question for me. Why?” he said.

AG Saño, a renowned Filipino artist and environmental activist, designed the mural in collaboration with local art communities

"We want to stress the need to defend the environment from these destructive projects and hold the plunderers accountable,” said Bagaforo

Defending the passage is a significant step toward healing the wounded planet and building a just and sustainable world for future generations

Environment secretary Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga told reporters that all 22 reclamation projects in Manila are under review and are suspended

The priest called on banking institutions to refrain from lending, underwriting, and investing in Shell and the conglomerate San Miguel

Various groups have raised alarm over the high volume of fossil fuel and toxic cargo-carrying vessels allowed to ply critically biodiverse seas

The Protect VIP campaign network said the incident must serve as an “eye opener” to the neglect the Verde Island Passage has long suffered