By Viggo Sarmago and Marty Apuhin Makabayan Slate leads a line of protestors marching to Luneta park on September 21, 2025. People chant for system change and demand accountability from corrupt politicians and contractors while waving a Philippine flag. Photo by Marty Apuhin Members of Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines A popular quote thrownContinue reading “To demand climate justice is to fight against corruption”
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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”
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”
Donate to affected communities of Typhoon Carina
URGENT CALL FOR DONATIONS FOR TYPHOON-AFFECTED COMMUNITIES Several areas in Luzon, including Metro Manila, have experienced severe flooding due to Typhoon Carina (Gaemi) combined with the intensified southwest monsoon, known locally as habagat. Metro Manila is now UNDER A STATE OF CALAMITY. Water levels in La Mesa Dam have surged, nearing the spill level due toContinue reading “Donate to affected communities of Typhoon Carina”
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.
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!”
Young Filipino Climate Activists urges UN special rapporteur to listen to voices of communities
MANDALUYONG CITY, November 7 – Earlier today, the first round of dialogues between Philippine civil society and Ian Fry, the first special rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate, took place in the UN House. Groups including Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines, the Fridays for Future ofContinue reading “Young Filipino Climate Activists urges UN special rapporteur to listen to voices of communities”
YACAP’s Assessment of Marcos Jr. in his One Year
Worst Climate Disaster of 2022-2023 June 30th, 2023, marks the anniversary of the start of Marcos Jr.’s administration. Today let us take a moment to look back and go over what happened in the first year of his presidency; was he able to bring resolutions or did he contribute to the disasters? On Disaster ResponseContinue reading “YACAP’s Assessment of Marcos Jr. in his One Year”
Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines 