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More groups junk release of Japan nuke wastewater
The Catholic Church in the Philippines, multi-sectoral environmentalists, and fisherfolk leaders have expressed their opposition to the release by the Japanese government of wastewater from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean. Caritas Philippines, the social action arm of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines, expressed its strong opposition to the discharge of the contaminated water. “We stand in solidarity with the Catholic bishops conferences of Japan and South Korea in expressing our concern and opposition to the dumping of radioactive water into the sea. The decision is a reckless gamble with the health and well-being of people and the environment. We call on the Japanese government to reconsider its decision and to find a safe and responsible way to dispose of the contaminated water,” said Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo in a statement. He added: “We urge the Philippine government to invest in renewable energy sources that are safe, sustainable, and affordable. Renewable energy is the future of our planet, and it is the only way to ensure a clean and healthy environment for future generations.” Earthsavers executive director Cecilia Guidote-Alvarez appealed “not to make the Pacific Ocean a trash can for nuclear waste, and to safeguard the ocean for future generations.” Chinese Embassy diplomat Wu Chenqi said: “The Pacific Ocean is not Japan’s sewer.” He appealed for alternatives to dumping nuclear waste into the ocean, such as “alternative water injection, vapor release, hydrogen release and underground burial.” ‘Thanks for understanding’ Meanwhile, the government of Japan on Friday expressed its gratitude to the Philippines for “understanding” its decision to release 1.3 million metric tons of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean. “Japan deeply appreciates the Philippine government’s understanding of the release of treated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant from a science-and-fact-based perspective and its impact on the ocean,” Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuhiko Koshikawa said in a tweet. This came after Japan proceeded with its plan to discharge an advanced liquid processing system or ALPS-treated water into the Pacific Ocean, despite criticism from other countries. The post More groups junk release of Japan nuke wastewater appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Friendship among nations
How important is the friendship between two countries? I guess it is the same as with two or more people. Every Filipino appreciates a friend, whether a compatriot or a foreigner. This is also common to the Chinese, which is why former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and five others were cited recently for bridging and advancing Philippine and China relations. Duterte and former Special Envoy of the President to China, Ambassador Carlos Chan, were hailed as “Hall of Fame” laureates for promoting Philippines-China understanding. The awarding ceremony held at the historic Manila Hotel on 8 June was attended by President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. The Award for Promoting Philippines-China Understanding, or APPCU, which honors individuals who advanced ties between the neighboring nations, creates awareness not only for Filipinos but other nationalities as well that both countries are on good terms contrary to what others may claim. APPCU organizers cited Duterte’s role in the “re-establishment of trust relations with China, which led to the stabilization of the South China Sea issues.” Other awardees were Rigoberto Tiglao, Dr. Jaime T. Cruz, Jose Ong Tajan and Regina Rosa D. Tecson. APPCU is “also recognized by other Asian leaders, allowing for the reopening of our fishermen’s access and the expansion of tourism, trade, employment, and international investments in the Philippines.” In addition, it acknowledged the Chinese help given to Filipino front liners with the early delivery of millions of vaccine doses to the Philippines during Duterte’s term. Duterte was represented by former Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea and PDP Laban president and Palawan 2nd District Rep. Jose Alvarez. In his speech, Medialdea said, “It is indeed a great honor coming from this great organization whose main goal is to strengthen the relationship between (the Philippines and China).” “I am sure former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte will always cherish this award with the thought that both countries must continue to move forward in order to achieve what is best for all its people,” he added. Association for Philippine-China Understanding chairman Raul Lambino said the award conferred on the six laureates was a celebration of their “invaluable contributions” that not only elevated bilateral relations between the two states but had also “sown the seeds of friendship that will continue to bear fruit for generations to come.” “In this increasingly interconnected world, building bridges between nations and fostering mutual understanding is paramount,” Lambino said. “The relationship between the Philippines and China has always held tremendous significance given our shared history, cultural exchanges, and ever-growing economic cooperation,” he added. For his part, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian said the world today is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century that call for solidarity among nations. “We firmly believe that upholding mutual respect and trust, cherishing good neighborliness and friendship, keeping the direction of our mutual understanding and mutual accommodation in settling our differences serve as the fundamental principles in our bilateral relations,” Huang said. “So long as the consensus between our two top leaders is implemented in real earnest and the above principles followed, we will be able to uplift China-Philippines relations to a new level, bring more benefits to our two peoples and contribute more positive energy to regional peace and stability,” he added. The APPCU organizers have the wisdom to hold such an activity that is not politically motivated but deeply rooted in their zeal for justice and peace to reign in the hearts of both Filipinos and Chinese. The post Friendship among nations appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
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