Yesterday (June 22nd, CET), the international spokesperson of Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines (YACAP), the Philippine chapter of the Fridays for Future movement, Mitzi Jonelle Tan gave a speech alongside Billie Eilish and H.E.R. at the Global Citizen’s Power Our Planet concert in Paris. “Silence. That is what the colonizers, imperialists, and ruling classContinue reading “International Artists, Billie Eilish and H.E.R., and Award-winning Actors, Michelle Yeoh and Leonardo DiCaprio, call attention to destructive reclamation projects and disappeared environmental defenders, with Filipina Youth Climate Activist”
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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.
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!”
Climate Justice is Peace! No to US Balikatan Exercises!
Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines does not welcome the US troops arriving in our country under the guise of improving peace and strengthening international relations.
Remembering Mendiola Massacre Victims
Our farmers do not need bullets, they need justice!
Environmental Activism is not Terrorism
As climate activists, we must call to #JunkTerrorBillNow! The Philippines is already known to be the most dangerous country in the world for environment defenders, the Anti-Terrorism Bill will only make it easier to encroach upon the rights of our environment defenders and anyone who shows dissent against the government.
Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines 