By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com MANILA — Resume the peace talks and discuss the damage mining companies wreak on the environment. This was the call of environmental activist group Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment (Kalikasan-PNE) in the aftermath of the recent successful operations of the New People’s Army (NPA) against three mining corporations…
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Groups call for state control over dams to lessen damage of typhoons
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO Bulatlat.com MANILA — Youth groups said the damage brought about by Typhoon Pedring could have been lessened if the government has control over the operations of dams. “State control over the operations of dams, such as the release of water, could have diminished the ravages of typhoon Pedring. Corporations or…
Groups hold activities vs environmental destruction
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com The environment is struggling for survival, and it cannot heal its wounds without our help. This was the message delivered by various environmental activist groups as they held a series of activities to call attention to the worsening destruction of the environment brought about by the irresponsible corporate activities…
Group hits int’l mining conference, demands reforms in mining industry
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“We need a revenue-transparent and domestic-oriented mining production system, and the revenues should be utilized for the development of the communities and social services for the poor.” – Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment
Environmental groups slam Aquino gov’t for dirty technologies policy
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com No way, no to using incinerators to solve Metro Manila’s growing garbage crisis. The Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment is vehemently opposed to the proposal of Metro Manila Development Authority chairman Francis Tolentino and Environment Secretary Ramon Paje to use incinerators to address the worsening garbage collection and…
Environment activists slam DOJ for absolving Ortega murder suspects
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com Environmental activists expressed dismay and outrage over the decision of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to clear former Palawan ex-governor Joel Reyes in case concerning the January 24, 2011 killing of Dr. Gerry Ortega. Marjorie Pamintuan, convenor of Task Force Justice for Environmental Defenders said that the DOJ was…
“Awards are welcome but not enough. Environmental killings should be solved, stopped,”—Green activist group (PR)
May 15, 2011 Press Release “The Environmental Heroes Award given by the administration to the six environment workers is welcome. However, awards are not enough to honor the sacrifices made by environmental defenders who were killed in the line of duty. The perpetrators should be caught and justice should be delivered,” commented green activist group…
Environmentalists Step up Protests vs Coal-fired Plants as President Aquino Inaugurates One in Iloilo
By INA ALLECO SILVERIO
“Globally, coal and coal power plants are among the highest sources of carbon emissions. Also, coal has been identified as the leading source of air pollution and has largely contributed to the occurrences of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. We cannot comprehend why the Aquino administration is still supporting and increasing the operation of coal power plants in the country.” – Kalikasan
Environmental Activists, Students, and Journalists Demand Justice for Dr. Ortega at DOJ Picket (PR)
Press Release 28 February 2011 Environmental activist group Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment, College Editors Guild, League of Filipino Students and Hustiya! held a picket at the Department of Justice (DOJ) preliminary hearing on Dr. Ortega’s slay to support his family and to demand swift justice. “Justice is being delayed. Thirty four (34) days…
Groups Challenge Aquino to Implement Fundamental Reforms to Save Environment
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
Enviromental Groups called on presumptive president Noynoy Aquino to form a commission to investigate the crimes of the Arroyo government against the environment, and to review and scrap its policies and issuances that have a negative impact on the people and the environment.
Alliance for the Environment Pushes for Six-point Agenda
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
Fifteen organizations banded together under the Environment Vote Alliance came up with its agenda that could serve as guide for voters in choosing who among the candidates are genuinely concerned about the environment. The alliance is also challenging candidates to pursue the six-point agenda if they win in the May 2010 elections.