‘THE EARTH IS NOT OURS TO EXHAUST. IT IS OURS TO STEWARD’
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bayombong released a pastoral statement on Thursday rejecting the Pax Silica project.
“If Pax Silica pushes forward without genuine consultation and strong protections, the same pattern may become worse: communities may face greater pressure to give up their land, while those who speak out may face more harassment and intimidation,” the statement read.
“We do not oppose development that is genuinely just, sustainable, and determined by the people themselves. But development cannot mean the sacrifice of farmers, Indigenous peoples, workers, and rural communities for the benefit of powerful corporations and foreign interests. The earth is not merely a source of raw materials; it is our common home and the foundation of life for present and future generations,” they added. | via @EZMacairan
“BITAWAN N’YO PO ANG MGA KASAMA KO”
Police officers were seen kicking protesters and forcing them into overcrowded rooms inside the Pamahalaang Barangay Sucat in Sucat, Muntinlupa City, on Sunday, Nov. 15, according to BAYAN-TK. | via @norland_cruz7
GRETA THUNBERG JOINS CALLS TO REJECT PAX SILICA
Renowned Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has joined calls to reject Pax Silica, a US-led initiative to secure global semiconductor and artificial intelligence supply chains.
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