Tag: Verde Island Passage

Environmental coalition warns weakened vessel oversight could expose municipal waters, coastal livelihoods and marine ecosystems to illegal incursions

Communities and advocates protest gas expansion in Batangas, warning of rising costs, ecological risks, and prolonged fossil fuel dependence

Environmental groups said the crisis highlights the risks of continued reliance on fossil fuels, particularly in ecologically sensitive areas

Caritas Philippines calls DENR leadership transition a justice test as oil spill accountability remains unresolved three years later

New data at COP30 shows fossil fuel expansion encroaching on key ecosystems, prompting calls for urgent global protection measure

It is one of the places where the Creator’s hand can be clearly seen. But scientists tell us that its beauty is much more than skin deep

“We challenge aspiring leaders to show genuine commitment to protecting both our environment,” said Fr. Edwin Gariguez

There is a need to embrace “integral ecology,” which ties environmental protection to social justice and the dignity of future generations

"The disruption of our marine ecosystems in the Philippines must never be at the price of your pursuit of greater profit.”

Many fisherfolk continue to struggle, with some still awaiting compensation while others claim the payments they received were inadequate