The alliance of student organizations, youth formations, and student councils standing for climate justice remains firm in its principles as we walk out against corruption: We cannot achieve climate justice, a just transition away from fossil fuels, and a truly pro-people economy if our government continues to run like a business. The alleged ₱118 billionContinue reading “Statement on Corruption, Social and Climate Justice”
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STOP THE US-LED WARS: Protect Our People, Biodiversity, and End Imperialist Plunder on Philippine Soil
During the administration of Benigno Aquino III, the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) was signed in 2014, allowing the construction of U.S. “military facilities” in five “agreed locations” across the country. This agreement is even worse than the old RP-US Military Bases Agreement, which limited U.S. bases to Subic and Clark, along with a fewContinue reading “STOP THE US-LED WARS: Protect Our People, Biodiversity, and End Imperialist Plunder on Philippine Soil”
Kung hindi ngayon, kailan?
39th Commemoration of Collective Power of EDSA People Power Revolution February 21, 2025 During the 14-year dictatorship and fascism of Ferdinand Marcos Sr. several cases of human rights violation has been documented including illegal arrest, killings, enforced disappearances, and torture among the poor and political opponent of the administration including church workers, legal aid lawyers,Continue reading “Kung hindi ngayon, kailan?”
Statement of YACAP on VP Sara Duterte’s Flood Control Infrastructure Proposals
“Baka naman gusto nang pondohan ang mga infrastructure projects na naaayon sa masterplan? O baka naman may alinlangan pa hinggil dito dahil Duterte ang mayor at mas mamarapatin nilang gibain na lang?” Vice President Sara Duterte said Flood control infrastructures are essential in mitigating the impact of natural disasters such as floods. However, these solutions aloneContinue reading “Statement of YACAP on VP Sara Duterte’s Flood Control Infrastructure Proposals”
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”
Official Statement of YACAP on the Philippines hosting the Loss & Damage Fund
July 18 2024 | A week ago, it was announced that the Philippines will host the board of the Loss and Damage Fund. According to Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, “Hosting the LDF Board will unlock more opportunities for the Philippines to accelerate its access to climate finance and investments, which are critical for future-proofing ourContinue reading “Official Statement of YACAP on the Philippines hosting the Loss & Damage Fund”
No To Jeepney Phaseout! We want a Just Transition!
When we call for a just transition, it is for the fossil fuel industry and all aspects of society, including our public transport system. The PUV modernization program hides behind environmentally friendly reasons when really it only benefits big businesses and leaves behind the jeepney drivers and small operators to fend for themselves without aContinue reading “No To Jeepney Phaseout! We want a Just Transition!”
Why must climate activists join the fight against militarization?
Why must climate activists join the fight against militarization?
In the past decades, U.S. military bases have negatively affected our environment, people, and communities and have increased cases of violence and harassment, especially against women.
examples:
Recent bombings in Cagayan (targeted EDCA sites)
Nicole and Jennifer Laude’s rape case in Olongapo City
In Subic, there was dumping of hazardous waste, leaking underground storage tanks, and toxic spills, among others.
These military exercises led by the US military to train the Philippine army for “counterterrorism” have led to us being one of the most dangerous countries in the world for environmental defenders and activists. Activists are being harassed, killed, and called terrorists.
This independence day, as youth climate activists, we recognize the U.S. as the biggest perpetrator of climate imperialism. We join the fight to end mendicant foreign policies and junk VFA-EDCA.
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”
Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines 