Category : Environmental Advocacy


Cebu's Hillside Development: Growth vs. Environmental Safety

The Monterrazas de Cebu controversy highlights the urgent need for responsible hillside development in Philippine cities. As Cebu expands into steep uplands, experts emphasize geotechnical studies, regulatory integrity, and transparency to prevent environ

300 Trees Planted in Rizal for Earth Month and Climate Action

Shincheonji Volunteers Manila led a collaborative tree planting drive in San Mateo, Rizal, mobilizing 85 volunteers from government, civic, and community partners to plant 300 seedlings along a riverside, emphasizing environmental protection and sustainab

DENR Partnership Protects Matilum Cave Complex in Zamboanga

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Zamboanga Peninsula formalizes a partnership with local government units and stakeholders for the protection and management of the Matilum Cave Complex in Zamboanga Sibugay province.

Philippines Tops Earth Hour with 1.3M Hours of Eco Action

Filipinos dedicated over 1.3 million hours to environmental efforts during Earth Hour 2026, leading worldwide participation and cutting 161.98 MW from the power grid. This surge highlights a growing commitment to climate action and sustainability.

Oil Spill Anniversary: Communities Still Suffer, Demand Action

Three years after the devastating oil spill in the Verde Island Passage, fishing communities continue to struggle with fragile livelihoods and incomplete justice. As DENR leadership changes, Caritas Philippines calls for decisive action to protect this vi

Atin ang Kinse: Coastal Livelihoods vs. Commercial Fishing

The Supreme Court ruling opening municipal waters to commercial fishing threatens small-scale fisherfolk. The Atin ang Kinse campaign fights to protect their 15-kilometer zone, backed by legislative action and scientific evidence of encroachment.

Women's Resilience in Coastal Communities: Abaca Weavers' Story

A study reveals how women abaca weavers and agritourism workers in vulnerable coastal areas like Polillo Island build resilience despite storms, power outages, and market fragility, highlighting their crucial yet often invisible roles in sustaining famili

Philippines Launches Toxics-Free Hospitals Campaign

The Philippine Healthcare and Mercury Wastes Management Project concluded a national workshop, launching a campaign for toxics-free hospitals. Over 100 participants from hospitals, government, and civil society attended.

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