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Fisherfolk count gains one year after Amended Fisheries Code
A year after Republic Act (RA) 10654, which amended the Fisheries Code of 1998, was passed, fisherfolk associations, civil society organizations and environmental NGOs are underlining the gains of the amended law in a press conference held today.
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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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New Greenpeace report estimates coal plant emissions could kill 2,400 Filipinos per year
MANILA, Philippines, 3 February 2016 – While coal is king in the Philippines, a new Greenpeace Southeast Asia report has revealed for the first time the current health impacts of existing coal-fired power plants, as well as projected health impacts of operating and planned power plants in the Philippines.
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Greenpeace Southeast Asia appoints Yeb Saño as new Executive Director
It’s not every day you get to welcome a veteran and high-profile climate activist to Greenpeace. That’s why we’re thrilled to appoint Yeb Saño as Executive Director of Greenpeace Southeast Asia.
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Going beyond corporate responsibility, Manila’s top hotels and restaurants advocate for sustainable seafood
Manila, Philippines — In a bid to help save overfished Philippine seas, Manila’s top hotels and restaurants, came together with environmental groups and fisheries NGOs to declare their support for the promotion of sustainable seafood. [1] The groups fully recognize that the marine environment has long been plagued by problems, including overfishing due to decades…
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Greenpeace ranks Philippine tuna canneries based on sustainable and equitable fisheries guidelines
Quezon City – After months of research and monitoring, Greenpeace Philippines today released a tuna ranking of nine local canneries based on international sustainable and equitable fisheries guidelines. It found that almost all the local canneries surveyed scored poorly indicating just how the industry is not doing enough to address the problem of rampant illegal,…
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Fisheries stakeholders on the effective implementation of RA 10654
We, the members of conservation and fisheries NGOs, and fisherfolk organizations laud the passage of RA 1065, which amended the Philippine Fisheries Code, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations of the amended Fisheries Code of the Philippines, at a time when we urgently needed to revive the nation’s seas.
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For the first time fossil fuel companies face national human rights complaint on climate change
Manila - Typhoon survivors and civil society groups in the Philippines today delivered a complaint to the Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines (CHR) calling for an investigation into the responsibility of big fossil fuel companies for fuelling catastrophic climate change that is resulting in human rights violations. [1]
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Envi orgs slam disposal of Canadian waste in PH landfill
Manila – Environmental and public health groups expressed frustration and disappointment over the sudden disposal of 29 of the 50 container vans containing mixed wastes that were illegally imported from Canada, despite the absence of a court order directing the illegal shipment’s disposal.
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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.