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Kalinga women’s lives interwoven by defense of ancestral land
Kalinga women’s lives interwoven by defense of ancestral land
Cordillera’s rich natural resources have attracted local and international companies eager to profit from them. But for the Indigenous Peoples of the region, everything is interconnected. The destruction of their land means the destruction of their life, culture, and identity. Their resistance to so-called development projects has spanned many decades.
Binaliw residents remember the victims of garbage collapse
Binaliw residents remember the victims of garbage collapse
They committed to holding a prayer every first Saturday of the month to pray for justice for the victims amid all the calamities that hit the province.
Environmentalists demand repeal of Philippine Mining Act of 1995
Environmentalists demand repeal of Philippine Mining Act of 1995
For environmentalists, the Philippine Mining Act of 1995 only enabled both foreign and local corporations to plunder natural resources through large scale-mining, displaced Indigenous and farmer communities while having no significant contributions to the national economy.
Agri workers reject oil palm plantation expansion plan in Mindanao
Agri workers reject oil palm plantation expansion plan in Mindanao
The group called it a “terrible” policy.
Rodriguez, Rizal community calls for action over buried bodies at landfill
Rodriguez, Rizal community calls for action over buried bodies at landfill
“There’s no way that I’ll exchange my son’s life for just mere money. I told them they just need to find my son no matter what.” – a father of one of the missing individuals
PH, US ink critical minerals deal bodes ill for the environment, defenders – groups
PH, US ink critical minerals deal bodes ill for the environment, defenders – groups
International League of Peoples’ Struggle - Philippines warned that the agreement would be used not only for renewable energy but also for “advanced weapons systems and artificial intelligence” to serve as part of the US “imperialist agenda” in a critical minerals race against China.
Woggle Corp ordered to stop mining for now
Woggle Corp ordered to stop mining for now
While groups welcomed the suspension, they criticized the reason for it.
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.
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