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Climate talk: Marcos s contradictory policies on reclamation, energy, mining

AS ALL eyes are on the COP28 conference in Dubai, reports in the country continue to highlight climate change and environmental concerns; in the process exposing the Marcos administration's policy directions on climate issues as inconsistent, even contradictory.Timely reports on reclamation, energy, and mining flag the problems that persist. Media coverage reveal that the Marcos administration's policy direction.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

BREAKING NEWS | 2 climate activists found

Rights group Karapatan and other groups confirm that environmental activists Eco Dangla and Jak Tiong are "no longer in the hands of their abductors, bruised but alive." The post BREAKING NEWS | 2 climate activists found appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

Nexperia workers decry mass ‘lay-offs’, claim union-busting

The lay-offs are set to begin while Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations are underway. The post Nexperia workers decry mass ‘lay-offs’, claim union-busting appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Save the Children commemorates a decade of Yolanda and the impact of its lifesaving work for and with children

In the aftermath of Yolanda, Save the Children immediately mounted a massive humanitarian response targeting the needs of child survivors and their families......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Official statement of Aksyon Klima Pilipinas on the 10th anniversary of super-typhoon Yolanda

Parties at the 2023 UN climate negotiations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates must set up a L and D Fund and associated funding arrangements that is aligned with the imperative of preventing even more peoples and ecosystems from experiencing extreme climate change impacts......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Military hubris at play in envi activists’ case

To recall, the two activists, Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro, both in their early 20s, were kidnapped and held in secret custody for 17 days in September last year. Presented at a press conference purportedly to announce that they had surrendered, the two instead accused the military of abducting them. Taken by surprise, the authorities were shocked into releasing them pronto. The post Military hubris at play in envi activists’ case appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Charter change could mean more US troops in the PHL – Fil-Am activists

By JANESS ANN J. ELLAOBulatlat.com NEW YORK — Filipino-American activists here denounced ongoing attempts to change the Philippine Constitution as this may result in increased US military presence in the Philippines and worsen the geopolitical tension in the West Philippine Sea. In an interview with Bulatlat, Michelle Thiele of Gabriela-New York stressed that for US… The post Charter change could mean more US troops in the PHL – Fil-Am activists appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

At UN event, women activists want Palestine free

Women activists gathered in front of the United Nations Headquarters in New York City on March 21, 2024 to express their support for Palestine. The post At UN event, women activists want Palestine free appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Policies to address ecological impact of RE urged

A group of international and Philippine-based think tanks and civil society organizations is calling for stronger collaboration across the renewable energy sector to integrate policies and practices that will allow the sector to respond responsibly to its ecological and social impacts......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

17 years since the disappearance of Jonas Burgos, activists continue to be abducted

Human rights groups and families of victims of enforced disappearances held a “Sunset Gathering” at Bantayog ng mga Bayani to symbolize their continuing search for truth and justice. The post 17 years since the disappearance of Jonas Burgos, activists continue to be abducted appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Philippines 10-year nuclear plan ‘too late,’ says climate analyst

The long-term nuclear plan outlined by the Department of Energy is “too long, too late” due to the climate emergency, a climate analyst said, suggesting instead the prioritization of building renewable energy facilities......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

DOE slates 3rd round of Green Energy Auction

Another round of the Green Energy Auction will be conducted this year as part of the country’s utilization of renewable energy resources and attainment of energy security and reliability, the Department of Energy said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Philippines, Indonesia seek to strengthen cooperation for energy security

MANILA, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines and Indonesia on Wednesday agreed to strengthen energy cooperation to safeguard energy security. Energy ministers of the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on energy cooperation at the presidential palace in Manila, where Indonesian President Joko Widodo was received by his Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos. Widodo arrived i.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Young voters care about climate change. Politicians don t

Young people want action on climate change but research shows Indonesia's political class isn't listening. Climate change matters a lot to young Indonesians.   Several national surveys show that Generation Z and Millennials are concerned about the impact of climate change on their lives.  Politicians, however, appear to be ignoring the issue if their pu.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Time to shift from mining now

With the current climate crisis, there is a need to radically shift our policies and programs. There is no “business as usual” with our unusual climate......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

AC gov t to strengthen child protection policies

AC gov t to strengthen child protection policies.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

DOJ recommends filing of grave oral defamation vs abducted activists Tamano, Castro

In a 15-page resolution dated Dec. 12, 2023, it is said that the two activists’ sworn statements are different from their pronouncements during a press conference they held with the authorities after they emerged from their alleged abduction......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Progressive groups, solon decry UST admin s photo takedown order

In a statement by TomasinoWeb, it said that the university administration instructed the organization to take down the photo as it allegedly caused “public ridicule” to students and the university due to a supposed “association of the Type B uniform with convenience store employee’s uniform.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Praise for PH energy investment climate

Praise for PH energy investment climate.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

Filipino climate advocates urge China to lead Asia s renewable energy initiatives

Filipino climate advocates urge China to lead Asia s renewable energy initiatives.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024