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Greenpeace calls on the Philippine government to protect environmental defenders
Quezon City — The Philippines is the deadliest country for environmental defenders in 2018, according to a report released today by the campaign group Global Witness. The group said that…
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Isyu ng mamamayan ang dapat unahin, hindi pulitika
Hawak-hawak ko noon ang mabigat na banner habang ito’y hinahampas ng malakas na hangin. Tinatanaw ko ang kakaunting lumitaw na mga kasamahan sa mga oras na iyon, ang ilan ay…
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Greenpeace to 18th PH Congress: The time is now to respond to the climate emergency
Quezon City – The climate emergency should be top priority of the Duterte administration and the 18th Congress, Greenpeace said in a press briefing today ahead of President Rodrigo Duterte’s…
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For equality and climate action: a Q&A with 2 Filipino LGBTQ+ climate activists
Last month, members and supporters of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community celebrated Pride month with the theme #ResistTogether, conveying that beyond an observance, it is also a…
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The fight for environmental rights is a fight for equality
The stories of Pierce, Nityalila, and Arthur - LGBT activists whose lives were changed by 2013’s super-typhoon Haiyan - show that in this current climate crisis, we need allies and partners working in true partnership.
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It’s only when something is gone that we realise how much we miss it…
The ‘Iamsterdam’ sign has become one of the most photographed landmarks in Europe over the last 14 years and when it disappeared in December 2018 tourists and Amsterdammers alike were…
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The Filipino chasing oil rigs at sea
The Arctic Sunrise was sailing for Amsterdam from Bilbao, Spain, when they got the call to divert their route to the North Sea. In case you missed the news last…
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Greenpeace Statement on the Bangkok Declaration on Combating Marine Debris in ASEAN region and ASEAN Framework on Marine Debris
The Bangkok Declaration and the ASEAN Framework of Action on Marine Debris is a good example of how regional action can be achieved to address a common challenge. However, the…
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Balikbayan chef advocates plant-based meals for Filipino children
What comes to your mind when you think of cafeteria food? Chef Nancy, a Balikbayan chef, saw the state of school cafeterias in the Philippines and shares with us her thoughts.
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What We Must Stand for is What We Stand On
Several climate strikes have happened in several countries, including the Philippines. One was held on Friday, May 24, 2019 in Plaza Rizal, Tacloban City, made possible by the Young Leaders…
