As per the @Global_Witness Report, around 281 defenders have been killed in the Philippines since 2012. GW reported that a third of the killings were associated with defenders who opposed mining operations.
Marcos vows to protect the environment and enforce mining laws.
Happening now.
Sibuyanons residing in Metro Manila trooped to the @DENROfficial to hold an overnight vigil rally demanding the cancellation of the Mineral Sharing Production Agreement (MPSA) of Gatchalian's Altai Philippines Mining Corporation.
Nagkaroon ng tensyon between police at Sibuyanon defenders matapos tangkaing lumabas sa isinasagawang barikada kontra mina ang isang truck na may dalang nickel ores.
Agad namang naharang ng mga makakalikasang grupo ang truck.
#Climate#SaveSibuyan#NoToMiningInSibuyanIsland
TIGNAN: Nagkaroon ng tensyon sa pagitan ng mga kapulisan at sibuyanon defenders matapos tangkaing lumabas sa isinasagawang barikada kontra mina ang isang truck na may dalang nickel ores.
agad namang naharang ng mga makakalikasang grupo ang truck.
#NoToMiningInSibuyanIsland
Happy World Environment Day🍃
Today, we celebrate Envi day with the theme “Only One Earth”. This celebration is just a reminder that our planet is deteriorating and we are doomed to reach the irreversible point. (1/4)
May this thought be also a reminder of people’s power at the grass-root and community level to make a positive change by making better choices individually and keeping a keen eye on the government’s and corporation’s policies which greatly impact our environment. (3/4)
Today, is the day we will make a change for our country and Mother Earth!🌱
Let’s not forget to vote for the candidates who will uphold and fight for the right of our environment. Let us vote for the candidates that reflect our desire for our country.
Despite the differences, may your morals and choices bring you to always do what is right and what is best for you, your family, the people, the country, and the environment.
Vote in pursuit of peace and sustainability.
We, as environmentalists, stand with you to fight for your right to raise the minimum wage into a livable one, end regional daily minimum wage rates, and abolish contractualization.
Mabuhay ang mga Manggagawang Pilipino!
#LabourDay#LabourDay2022#mabuhayangmanggagawa
Today, We honor our laborers for their hard work and tireless toil for our country. We recognize all your effort in making our world a better place every single day.
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"I hope we all understand the need to move from solemn declarations to concrete actions and initiatives that are commensurate to the level of present and future challenges,” - Bocchit Edmond