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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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”
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?”
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”
Palestino, Pilipino! Laban sa Imperyalismo!
YACAP stands in solidarity with Palestine as they face an ongoing campaign to exterminate their people, culture, and history by the settler colonial state of Israel. We recognize that the system of oppression and imperialism that causes the climate crisis is also responsible for immediate and devastating destruction happening in Palestine right now. These actionsContinue reading “Palestino, Pilipino! Laban sa Imperyalismo!”
Runway Resistance: Youth Climate Advocates Hold a Fashion Show in the Streets to Commemorate the 51st Anniversary of the Martial Law
From the runway to the streets of Liwasang, Bonifacio, the calls of Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines (YACAP) are clear; true climate justice holds no tolerance towards a fascist government! This September 21, the recently concluded show titled “Fashion Against Fascism and Fossil Fuels. Empire of the Son: Drought and Deluge,” conducted a reprise as part of the mass mobilization commemorating the 51st anniversary of Ferdinand Marcos Sr.’s declaration of Martial Law.
Youth climate justice activists strut their advocacies on the runway for Global Climate Strike
Quezon City, Philippines – In a powerful display of climate advocacy and historical remembrance, Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines Inc. (YACAP), a member of the Fridays for Future movement led by global climate activist Greta Thunberg, delivered a compelling message of hope and resistance through their fashion show protest at Studio 72, Quezon City, on September 15 2023.
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 