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”

YACAP NCR’s Weaving the Waves Art Exhibit

Two days after the World Environment Day this 2024, Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines National Capital Regional Chapter held an art exhibit in Silingan Coffee in Quezon City with various local artists to expose the issue of reclamation.

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?”

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!”