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Ahead of the upcoming State of the Nation Address, Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment slammed Marcos Jr’s recent statement that massive flooding and other disasters are the ‘new normal’, asserting instead that those are the result of systemic corruption, the DENR’s criminal neglect, and the ‘greenlighting’ of corporate-driven development projects.
Ever since Duterte declared the longest standing COVID-19 lockdown in the world back in March 15, 2020 up to the present, we have monitored at least 555 environmental defenders who have suffered human rights abuses.
“The unprecedented Australian bush fires is the strongest warning yet that the impacts of climate change we thought we will be facing 20 or 50 years later is already a catastrophic reality today.”
“For 25 years, Oceanagold was like a never-ending storm that has lashed at us.”
The mining company is also under investigation by nine United Nation special rapporteurs as Kalikasan PNE and Samahang Pangkarapatan ng Katutubong Magsasaka at Manggagawa Inc. (Sapakkmmi) filed a complaint last December 27, 2018.
“The seven military outposts of China across West Philippine Sea has put crosshairs on its various ecosystems and fishing grounds.”
Military’s claim of zero rights abuses belied (Photo by Jhun Dantes / Bulatlat.com)
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
"How can they say that they are for peace and development when they are terrorizing us?"
Letter to the Editor Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment March 11, 2012 Disclaimer | What you are reading is either a press release/ statement or a manifesto. These materials do not go through our editorial process and do not reflect our policy or...
By MARYA SALAMAT
Even if Aquino manages to get a bigger share in the mining firms’ declared profits, it would be nothing compared to the mining firms' profits and worth of 'plundered' wealth.
Letter to the Editor 14 October 2011 The Philippines has historically endured gross environmental destruction caused by mining plunder: from the recorded 1982 Maricalum mining disaster in Negros Occidental, 1996 Marcopper mine-tailings dam collapse in Marinduque,...
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
"It is very alarming that the Aquino government opts to collude with mining firms and multinationals in implementing a military solution in order to continue operations and pursue profits at the expense of our communities.” – Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Luz Ilagan
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com MANILA -- Resume the peace talks and discuss the damage mining companies wreak on the environment. This was the call of environmental activist group Kalikasan People's Network for the Environment (Kalikasan-PNE) in the...
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO Bulatlat.com MANILA -- Youth groups said the damage brought about by Typhoon Pedring could have been lessened if the government has control over the operations of dams. “State control over the operations of dams, such as the release of water,...
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com The environment is struggling for survival, and it cannot heal its wounds without our help. This was the message delivered by various environmental activist groups as they held a series of activities to call attention to the...
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“We need a revenue-transparent and domestic-oriented mining production system, and the revenues should be utilized for the development of the communities and social services for the poor." – Kalikasan People's Network for the Environment
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com No way, no to using incinerators to solve Metro Manila's growing garbage crisis. The Kalikasan People's Network for the Environment is vehemently opposed to the proposal of Metro Manila Development Authority chairman Francis...
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com Environmental activists expressed dismay and outrage over the decision of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to clear former Palawan ex-governor Joel Reyes in case concerning the January 24, 2011 killing of Dr. Gerry Ortega....
May 15, 2011 Press Release “The Environmental Heroes Award given by the administration to the six environment workers is welcome. However, awards are not enough to honor the sacrifices made by environmental defenders who were killed in the line of duty. The...
By INA ALLECO SILVERIO
“Globally, coal and coal power plants are among the highest sources of carbon emissions. Also, coal has been identified as the leading source of air pollution and has largely contributed to the occurrences of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. We cannot comprehend why the Aquino administration is still supporting and increasing the operation of coal power plants in the country.” – Kalikasan
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