by John Carl Cabangon The Masungi Georeserve is a conservation area and a rustic rock garden tucked in the rainforests of Baras, Rizal. The landscape of the area is surrounded by different species of plants, flowers, and wildlife. Thus, the name derives from the word “masungki” which translated to “spiked” that describes its amazing sprawlingContinue reading “Reflection on Paglago: A Resilience Retreat for Environmental Defenders”
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SONA 2025: Nothing but fake promises and victim-blaming
YACAP assessed Marcos Jr.’s 4th State of the Nation Address only to get the following:1) Band-aid solution to Agriculture Marcos Jr. said: “Napatunayan na natin na kaya na natin ang bente pesos sa bawat kilo ng bigas, nang hindi malulugi ang ating mga magsasaka.“However, despite President Marcos Jr.’s claims of agricultural progress, many Filipino farmersContinue reading “SONA 2025: Nothing but fake promises and victim-blaming”
Pride Month at June’s Climate Cafe
Today, we celebrate the militant resistance of queer people and the deep interconnection between LGBTQIA+ struggle and the fight for climate justice through zine-making. Young creatives gathered at Calle Café by Don Gabriel along Taft Avenue to reflect on Pride Month and the climate crisis. Through art and storytelling, youth from YACAP and other youngContinue reading “Pride Month at June’s Climate Cafe”
YACAP Climate Cafe 2025
This year, Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines officially launched its Climate Cafe 2025 last February 23, 2025, at Silingan Coffee, Cubao, Quezon City— a coffee shop run by the families of the victims of war on drugs. The Climate Cafe organized by YACAP aims to gather all climate justice advocates, students, environmentalists, and otherContinue reading “YACAP Climate Cafe 2025”
#YES FOR GENUINE CLIMATE LEADERSHIP AMONG THE YOUTH!
Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines led the discussion on the role of the youth in climate justice at the General Assembly (GA) of YACAP’s Member Organization at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines – College of Social Sciences and Development Student Council (CSSD SC). John Carl introduced the 2025 Youth Climate Agenda to hundredsContinue reading “#YES FOR GENUINE CLIMATE LEADERSHIP AMONG THE YOUTH!”
Statement of YACAP on the Recent Visit of US Secretary of State and Defense
Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines does NOT welcome the US Secretary of State, Blinken and US Secretary of Defense Austin to the Philippines as they meet with our leaders. Those two secretaries are both complicit in the genocide in Gaza and in imperial occupation all over the globe. They We denounce the welcome ofContinue reading “Statement of YACAP on the Recent Visit of US Secretary of State and Defense”
Pahayag ng YACAP hinggil sa SONA ni Marcos Jr. at sa nakaraang bagyong Carina (Gaemi) na nakaapekto sa mga kalupaan ng Luzon
Kung susuriin ang mga naging salaysay ng Pangulo sa usapin ng kalikasan, enerhiya, agrikultura, at imprastraktura, makikita na ito ay laging inaangkla sa usapin ng klima at makakalikasang mga proyekto. Ngunit, sa katotohanang lagay ng Pilipinas, tila ito ay isa lamang sa mas marami pang panlilinlang ng administrasyong Marcos Jr. sa mamamayang Pilipino. Ang SONAContinue reading “Pahayag ng YACAP hinggil sa SONA ni Marcos Jr. at sa nakaraang bagyong Carina (Gaemi) na nakaapekto sa mga kalupaan ng Luzon”
STATEMENT OF YACAP REGARDING THE RECENT OIL SPILL FROM ‘MT TERRA NOVA’
The Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines (YACAP) expresses its concern and frustration over the tragedy that happened on Thursday, where the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported a Philippine-flag vessel ‘MT Terranova’ with 1.4 million liters of industrial fuel oil capsized and sank off the coastal waters of Limay, Bataan. The casualties are currently beingContinue reading “STATEMENT OF YACAP REGARDING THE RECENT OIL SPILL FROM ‘MT TERRA NOVA’ “
International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem
The importance of our coastal greenbelt ecosystems is never more obvious than when we face strong rains and storms. Mangroves help dispel the energy of waves, protecting coastal communities from storm surges. We have also seen that areas stripped of their mangroves, such as Taliptip in Bulacan and other areas damaged in the name ofContinue reading “International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem”
Donate to affected communities of Typhoon Carina
URGENT CALL FOR DONATIONS FOR TYPHOON-AFFECTED COMMUNITIES Several areas in Luzon, including Metro Manila, have experienced severe flooding due to Typhoon Carina (Gaemi) combined with the intensified southwest monsoon, known locally as habagat. Metro Manila is now UNDER A STATE OF CALAMITY. Water levels in La Mesa Dam have surged, nearing the spill level due toContinue reading “Donate to affected communities of Typhoon Carina”
Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines 