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Reclamation and dredging projects in the Philippines: Development for whom?

For World Environment Day, we joined the People’s Summit Against Reclamation and protested in front of Manila Bay last Saturday and at Mendiola Peace Arch today 🌊 We joined coastal communities and small fisherfolk to call for an end to all reclamation projects across Manila Bay and the Philippines. These reclamation projects are being createdContinue reading “Reclamation and dredging projects in the Philippines: Development for whom?”

Climate Activists Protest at Japanese Embassy in the Philippines in Time for the G7 Meeting

The G7, as the world’s largest economies and among the most responsible for the climate crisis, must be held accountable for the destruction that they are causing. They must stop financing and supporting fossil fuels and promote genuine climate solutions. False solutions like gas, geoengineering, and “clean coal technology” will not address the crisis atContinue reading “Climate Activists Protest at Japanese Embassy in the Philippines in Time for the G7 Meeting”

Earth Day 2023: No to Reclamation! Pro-people adaptation now!

This April 22 for #EarthDay2023, youth from all over the Philippines say “No to reclamation! Pro-people adaptation now!” Amidst the ongoing climate crises, the government still opts for money-making projects that will only put the marginalized sectors at a great disadvantage The government should heed our calls for justice pertaining to the livelihood of theContinue reading “Earth Day 2023: No to Reclamation! Pro-people adaptation now!”

Call for Donations for Communities Affected by Recent Oil Spill in Mindoro, Philippines

The fossil fuel industry is killing the environment and the people. Last February 28, an oil tanker of MT Princess-Empress containing 800,000 liters of oil sank in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. As of March 10, at least 13,000 fisherfolk families have been affected by the oil spill. As the oil spill is left inadequately addressed, itContinue reading “Call for Donations for Communities Affected by Recent Oil Spill in Mindoro, Philippines”

Call for Donations to Support the Transport Strike!

Our jeepney drivers and small time operators need your help and support! With the threat of Jeepney Phaseout under the guise of modernization, the livelihood and survival of our jeepney drivers are under attack. Not only that, but commuters will have to face the loss of reliable public transportation and an increase of minimum fareContinue reading “Call for Donations to Support the Transport Strike!”

COP 27 reflections from our international spokesperson

This year’s UN Climate Summit has come to a close — two weeks of negotiations where politicians discuss issues that will dictate the state of our planet and humanity. We have a victory that was only made possible by the people, but we need to ramp up pressure for our fight for 1.5 and toContinue reading “COP 27 reflections from our international spokesperson”

Severe Tropical Storm Paeng

Another massive storm has struck the Philippines. As of October 29, 11:30 AM, Tropical Storm Paeng reached its severity as it flooded multiple regions in the Philippines, particularly in Visayas and Mindanao, killing around 70 people. The Philippines is at risk of the highest storm level, nearing the typhoon category. As we demand climate justice,Continue reading “Severe Tropical Storm Paeng”