May 01, 2026 The current reality for the working class has become a battlefield as the administration of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has prioritized corruption, fascism, and war, continuously turning a blind eye to the needs of workers for bare minimum survival. Our mobilization today is not only in commemoration but in dissent of the MarcosContinue reading “WAGE, PRICES, AND WAR: Climate Action Advocates, Unite with Workers!”
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Justice to the victims of the Toboso Massacre
PRESS STATEMENT April 27, 2026 The Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines stands alongside the families of the Toboso Massacre victims in demanding justice and in condemnation of the intensified military operations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. On April 19, Sunday, the AFP through its 303rd Infantry Brigade reported of an “armed encounter”Continue reading “Justice to the victims of the Toboso Massacre”
ICYMI: The fight for climate justice begins with human rights
By Marty Apuhin & Viggo Sarmago MANILA, Philippines – Filipino environmentalists joined the world in celebrating International Human Rights Day last December 10, marching from Liwasang Bonifacio to Mendiola Peace Arch as marginalized sectors face violations and climate injustice. Amid flood control anomalies, disputes over indigenous land, and militarization threatening sovereignty, progressives reaffirm that climate justiceContinue reading “ICYMI: The fight for climate justice begins with human rights”
Reflection on Paglago: A Resilience Retreat for Environmental Defenders
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”
Statement on Corruption, Social and Climate Justice
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”
Climate Crisis On Air: The Media Narratives and Their Impacts on Filipino Climate Awareness
by Anna Sumicad The Philippines ranks third on the World Risk Index, highlighting its vulnerability not just to natural hazards but also to social and infrastructural challenges (UNU-EHS, 2016). Within the last five years, the country has faced severe storms, floods, and heatwaves that have disrupted livelihoods. However, public understanding of these issues is shapedContinue reading “Climate Crisis On Air: The Media Narratives and Their Impacts on Filipino Climate Awareness”
Clarity Without Justice: Does the World Court’s Climate Opinion Truly Matters?
By Khurt Darren Gatdula and John Carl Cabangon In what many hailed as a “historic ruling”, a breakthrough for environmental accountability, the ICJ has provided clarity on climate change— but not justice in any way. Let’s break it down: 2024 is the hottest year on record and after that we experience severe climate catastrophe allContinue reading “Clarity Without Justice: Does the World Court’s Climate Opinion Truly Matters?”
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”
I think I’ve seen this film before, and I didn’t like the ending: The Implications of another Trump Presidency on Climate Justice
By John Carl Cabangon and Marty Apuhin from Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines The United States has elected Donald Trump, a convicted felon and climate denialist, to the presidency once again. The election’s outcome will shape the future of climate action and the state of human rights justice across the globe. Representing imperialist interestsContinue reading “I think I’ve seen this film before, and I didn’t like the ending: The Implications of another Trump Presidency on Climate Justice”
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”
Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines 