Indigenous groups demand end to mega dam projects
recent floodings should not be used to justify the construction of the mega dam infrastructure
Indigenous groups demand end to mega dam projects
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Marcos, Maharlika, and Mining: A Return to crony capitalism?
Marcos, Maharlika, and Mining: A Return to crony capitalism?
The administration claims it is serious about transparency and economic justice; it must ensure that the Maharlika fund does not become a repeat of the Martial Law-era economic model—one where development was synonymous with exploitation.
Fishers reel from the adverse impacts of Manila Bay reclamation projects
Fishers reel from the adverse impacts of Manila Bay reclamation projects
“We are already feeling the effects of reclamation, such as widespread and prolonged flooding every time there's a storm, and the loss of our livelihoods."
Flooding intensified due to reclamation projects — envi group
Flooding intensified due to reclamation projects — envi group
In the report of Kalikasan, there are 23 ongoing projects in and around Manila Bay, covering 47,000 hectares of seascapes and landscapes that put the Filipino people vulnerable against storm surges, floods, and coastal erosion.
Fishers, advocates fear destruction of marine ecosystem in the name of Verde Island ‘preservation’
Fishers, advocates fear destruction of marine ecosystem in the name of Verde Island ‘preservation’
“The Philippines is home to the highest concentration of marine shore fish species in the world, sheltered in a marine corridor known as the Verde Island Passage (VIP). The richness of biodiversity in the VIP makes it comparable to the Amazon. This biodiversity hotspot is being imperiled by fossil gas projects of SMC."
Play Tackles Indigenous Peoples’ Rights
Play Tackles Indigenous Peoples’ Rights
By ALMA SINUMLAG Northern Dispatch TADIAN, Mountain Province -- A play aiming to disseminate the declaration of the United Nations (UN) recognizing the rights of Indigenous Peoples over their land, life and resources was staged by the Dap-ayan ti Kultura iti...
In Surigao and Caraga Region, a Brutal Push for Investments
In Surigao and Caraga Region, a Brutal Push for Investments
By ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO
Far from a counter-insurgency operation, the massive militarization and dislocation of communities in Surigao del Sur and the Caraga region had more to do with protecting business interests, primarily mining and energy investments. Although there is nothing particularly new in all this, the Arroyo regime had actually taken the extra step to ensure that the military would act as veritable security guards of these companies.
For the Philippines’s Tribal Folk, a Constant War Against ‘Development Aggression’
For the Philippines’s Tribal Folk, a Constant War Against ‘Development Aggression’
By RONALYN V. OLEA
While the right of indigenous peoples to their ancestral land is recognized by international agreements and conventions, indigenous peoples in the Philippines are relentlessly being driven away by mining, tourism and other so-called development projects. In Zambales alone, more than 70 mining firms are now operating, with some preventing the Aetas from entering what used to be their land.
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