Woggle Corp ordered to stop mining for now
While groups welcomed the suspension, they criticized the reason for it.
Woggle Corp ordered to stop mining for now
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New report warns of declining fish stocks, mounting pressures on municipal fishers
New report warns of declining fish stocks, mounting pressures on municipal fishers
“The government is presiding over the extinction of a profession,” said Hernandez. “We are not just losing fish. We are losing an entire industry and culture.”
Climate polluter’s profit denounced when Basyang hits Visayas, Mindanao
Climate polluter’s profit denounced when Basyang hits Visayas, Mindanao
The advocacy group said Shell’s profit is a stark reminder of how fossil fuel companies continue to earn money while many people suffer, highlighting that Shell was one of the top 20 highest carbon-emitting entities in 2024.
Philippines urged to rethink reliance on liquefied natural gas as power costs rise
Philippines urged to rethink reliance on liquefied natural gas as power costs rise
Since generation makes up roughly 60 percent of electricity bills, consumers are directly bearing the increase.
Eruption after eruption, Albay’s disaster funding never breaks the cycle
Eruption after eruption, Albay’s disaster funding never breaks the cycle
“Unspent resources should support relocation outside danger zones. But livelihoods can’t simply be uprooted, so authorities must guarantee access between new sites and work. Without that, people will return."
Manila bay’s ‘rehab’ means losses for fisherfolk
Manila bay’s ‘rehab’ means losses for fisherfolk
From Duterte to Marcos Jr., Manila Bay has been sacrificed for profit
Philippine energy security still elusive amid coal outages, gas hype
Philippine energy security still elusive amid coal outages, gas hype
A yellow alert over the Visayas grid yesterday once again shows how weak and unstable the Philippine power system is. The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) issues the alert when power reserves fall below the required contingency level.
Hold gov’t, corporations accountable for destructive reclamation of Manila Bay — fishers
Hold gov’t, corporations accountable for destructive reclamation of Manila Bay — fishers
“Behind staged cleanups and media spectacles, the state has actively supported environmentally destructive projects, foremost of which are reclamation schemes."
Evacuees’ woes due to Mayon unrest may last 6 months
Evacuees’ woes due to Mayon unrest may last 6 months
Aside from financial struggles, the Anoling evacuees are facing numerous challenges, including inadequate sanitation facilities.
Dupax del Norte mining protest persists
Dupax del Norte mining protest persists
Bamboo poles, scrap wood, and tarpaulins are simple materials turned into symbols of resistance.
Renewable energy jobs growth decreases despite global record installations
Renewable energy jobs growth decreases despite global record installations
"The Philippines has about 120,000 RE workers and will need an additional 350,000 by 2030 to meet its clean energy targets."
DENR reinstates agreement with Ilocos Sur mining company
DENR reinstates agreement with Ilocos Sur mining company
For more than a year, Isla Verde’s dredging operated amid complaints from fisherfolk and coastal residents who stressed that their sources of income and safety were affected.
Fishers kick off year fighting back vs dev’t aggression
Fishers kick off year fighting back vs dev’t aggression
In a statement, Pamalakaya pointed out that tens of thousands of fishing families were affected by renewable energy projects that the Department of Energy (DOE) granted permits.
Philippine science backs Odette survivors’ claims in Shell case
Philippine science backs Odette survivors’ claims in Shell case
Philippine studies like Bagtasa’s give survivors firm local evidence as they confront a global polluter.
Indigenous peoples face rights violations in Asia’s renewable energy boom
Indigenous peoples face rights violations in Asia’s renewable energy boom
"We host dams, geothermal plants, and windmills, but we don’t even get electricity. The power is used for industries and businesses, not for our communities."
ASEAN’s EV surge runs on untraceable Philippine nickel
ASEAN’s EV surge runs on untraceable Philippine nickel
While these communities grapple with the fallout of extraction, Southeast Asia is racing to an electric?vehicle future.
Defending the environment, fighting for human rights
Defending the environment, fighting for human rights
Because ancestral lands are rich in natural resources, the extreme militarization is driven by corporate greed.
Fisherfolk file class suit over MT Princess Empress oil spill
Fisherfolk file class suit over MT Princess Empress oil spill
Authorities prevented fisherfolk from holding a symbolic action outside the court, underscoring what CEED’s Gerry Arances later described as the difficulty marginalized sectors face in making their voices heard.
What Filipino Gen Z first-timers think of COP
What Filipino Gen Z first-timers think of COP
“We know that COP will not solve the climate crisis especially when the governments are offering false solutions to the negotiating table."
No climate justice in COP30
No climate justice in COP30
Capitalist countries continue to dodge their responsibility for the climate crisis, refusing to pay up while pushing market schemes that allow them to keep polluting.
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