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Beyond rejection
Representatives from different organizations offering words of support for the Greenpeace blockaders protesting the corporate stranglehold on government, blatant in the circumstances surrounding the Commission on Appointment’s (CA) rejection of Ms. Gina Lopez as head of the environmental agency.
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The rejection of Gina is a rejection of change
Greenpeace statement on the Commission on Appointment’s rejection of Regina Lopez as DENR Secretary
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Green advocates remind President Duterte of environmental to-do list
In a press conference held in Quezon City, environmental advocates united once more to remind President Rodrigo Duterte the list of environmental reforms he promised to initiate in the first 100 days of his presidency. The Green Thumb Coalition, the widest coalition of more than 40 national and local organizations advocating for a progressive environmental…
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Saludo sa Mga Tunay na Bayani
Ang buwan ng Agosto ay mahalaga sa pagkakakilanlan ng Pilipino. Una, ang Agosto ay Buwan ng Wikang Filipino, mangyaring ang wika ay isa sa mga pangunahing simbolo ng isang sambayanan. Samantala, ang huling Lunes ng buwan na ito’y itinakda para gunitain ang mga bayani ng ating bansa. Subalit ano na nga ba ang ibig sabihin…
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Green Thumb Coalition dares candidates to bare their platforms for the environment
Today, a coalition made up of over 40 national and local organizations launched the Green Thumb Coalition and challenged 2016 presidential candidates to put socio-environmental issues at the heart of their electoral platforms.
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Landmark ordinance in Cebu sets to establish the country’s first shark and ray sanctuary
Cebu City— Almost a year after Cebu hosted the first Philippine Shark Summit, the province strengthened its commitment to protect shark and ray species by establishing the country’s first shark and ray sanctuary, located close to Malapascua Island, in the Municipality of Daanbantayan.
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Green Holiday Tips
The holidays are a time for family and celebration and these festivities also negatively impact the environment. From the millions decorations that must be disposed of, to the tons of gift wrappers and increase in energy usage to keep the colored lights blinking and dancing, the holidays cause a lot of damage. But hey! Small…
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Philippines joins the mass rally of activists to boost world movement against coal
Davao City— On the eve of the global day of action against coal, Filipinos showed their opposition to dirty energy in a series of protest rallies, adding their voices to the growing movement across the world that seeks to end the age of coal to save the world’s climate.
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Saving the environment—more fun in the Philippines
Last Sunday, thousands came to celebrate Earth Day along Manila Bay in style. Some came dressed up as fish, while others came as Philippine mythical creatures believed to cause sickness to those who’ll destroy their homes. A cultural group under CCP even donned Filipino traditional dresses made of tinalak.The whole time, I made sure that…
