Environmental defenders, our heroes
TONY LA VIÑA, DINAH FAYE BALLECO ‘Even though environmental issues are included in formal institutional discussions, there is little to no mention and recognition of the condition of the people who continuously fight for environmental protection’ The Philippines is one of the most dangerous places for environmental defenders. Previous authoritarian policies have led to business…
Every day should be Earth day
With our children’s future on the line, every day should be Earth Day This April 22, we will celebrate the 53rd Earth Day. The first was in 1970 when a United States senator arranged a demonstration to bring light to environmental issues. This brought them the Environmental Protection Agency by the end of the same…
Wanted: A just transition for the jeepney sector amid the climate crisis
TONY LA VIÑA, KALOI ZARATE, JAYVY GAMBOA ‘Does climate action really have to be at odds with the livelihood and economic security of those affected by the shift?’ The impending weeklong jeepney strike on March 6 to 12 has resurfaced the heated and spirited debate on the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) and the issues…
Save Masungi: A park constantly under threat
‘The threats against Masungi might be strong, but we believe that its innate importance as well as its defenders are even stronger’ Masungi’s past struggles Masungi, a national park of geological and ecological importance, is known for its beautiful landscape and healthy geotourism practices. However, it has also become known because it is constantly attacked…
[OPINION] An epic sustainability battle in Sibuyan Island
TONY LA VIÑA, BERNARDINE DE BELEN ‘Sibuyan residents also exhibit how deep people’s concern for their environment can go’ Sibuyan Island, located in Romblon Province, is deemed the Galapagos of Asia. It is a hotspot of biodiversity and home to various endemic species such as the Philippine Hanging Parrot, the Philippine Pygmy-woodpecker, and the Orange-bellied…
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