Press Release June 4, 2010 Progressive green groups challenged incoming President Noynoy Aquino to implement fundamental environmental reforms and actions in his first 100 days in office to reveal if he is indeed sincere in the protection and conservation of our environment and national patrimony. The groups posed eight challenges a day before the 2010…
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Mines Operations Endanger UNESCO World Heritage Site
Palawan, the largest protected area in the Philippines and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is facing once again the ill-effects of mining operations. Catholic bishops and environmentalist groups are calling for a responsible mining policy to the outright revocation of all mining applications. Posted by Bulatlat.com While the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ (DENR)…