Experts challenge gov’t claims on Pax Silica
Pax Silica follows a pattern in which developing countries bear the environmental and social costs of technologies that largely benefit wealthier economies.
Experts challenge gov’t claims on Pax Silica
POSTS FOR "New Clark City"
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Ayta Hung-ey community fights for their very survival
Ayta Hung-ey community fights for their very survival
These three short documentaries show how the New Clark City, touted as the first green city in the country, has wreaked havoc on the livelihood of Ayta Hung-ey and on the environment. Their collective rights, particularly the right to their ancestral domain, have been deliberately violated.
‘Green City’ drives violence on environmental defenders
‘Green City’ drives violence on environmental defenders
“If given the chance, I would like to speak with the Asian Development Bank, investors, and corporations to ask them why are they supporting the New Clark City project that brazenly violates our rights,” Chieftain Pet stated.
Exit, No Entry
Exit, No Entry
The Aytas in sitio Sapang Kawayan, barangay Ayanguren in Capas, Tarlac are defending their ancestral domain against the incursion of government agency and large corporations.
Aeta community assails gov’t trespassing in ancestral land
Aeta community assails gov’t trespassing in ancestral land
Local tribal leader Casamira Maniego, chair of their local organization Asosasyon ng Katutubong Mahawang, said 20 armed men were escorted by the local police arrived in their community earlier today, threatening the people’s barricade against the looming expansion of the New Clark City.
First Person | ‘Whose land is this? Constructing counter-narratives through maps’
First Person | ‘Whose land is this? Constructing counter-narratives through maps’
In just under six months of fieldwork, we saw the extreme and terrifying change of landscape in the affected areas: hundreds of trees were felled, creeks dried, and mountains flattened; this, despite claims from the Philippine government that New Clark City is “environment-friendly.”
SEA Games 2019 displaces Aeta communities
SEA Games 2019 displaces Aeta communities
The Aeta leader said that he supports the country’s national athletes because they are his countrymen. He said what he condemns is how easily the government dismissed their rights and the corruption and anomalies behind the SEA Games.
Honoring environmental warriors, green groups launch Envidefcon
Honoring environmental warriors, green groups launch Envidefcon
“It is our mission to come together and strengthen our defense of the environment in peril.“
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