Archive of Environment

Court dismisses case against church people and environmental defenders
June 25, 2026

The Kasibu Municipal Trial Court (MTC) dismissed on June 24 the Forcible Entry case with Temporary Restraining Order, Writ of Preliminary Injunction and Writ of Preliminary Mandatory Injunction against Bishop Jose Elmer Mangalinao and Fr Christian Dumangeng filed by Rosario Cama, who claims to be a tribal leader of the Bugkalot/Ilongot. The case named seven […]

Kaso laban sa mga taong simbahan at tagapagtanggol ng kalikasan, ibinasura ng korte
June 25, 2026

Ibinasura ng Kasibu Municipal Trial Court (MTC) noong Hunyo 24 ang isinampang kasong Forcible Entry with Temporary Restraining Order, Writ of Preliminary Injunction at Writ of Preliminary Mandatory Injuction ni Rosario Cama, nagpapakilalang lider katutubo ng tribong Bugkalot/Ilongot laban kina Bishop Jose Elmer Mangalinao, Fr. Christian Dumangeng. Pito pang indibidwal ang kasama sa kaso dahil […]

Groups denounce filing of cases against clergy and environmental defenders in Nueva Viscaya
June 22, 2026

The Defend Nueva Viscaya Movement denounced the filing of civil cases against Bayombong Bishop Jose Elmer Mangalinao, Fr. Christian Dumangeng, Florentino Daynos, leader of an anti-mining group in Dupax del Norte, and six others over their firm opposition to mining in Kasibu, Nueva Viscaya. Bishop Mangalinao stands among those leading the push for environmental protection […]

Pagsasamapa ng kaso laban taong simbahan at tagapagtanggol ng kalikasan sa Nueva Viscaya, kinundena
June 22, 2026

Kinundena ng Defend Nueva Viscaya Movement ang pagsasampa ng mga kasong sibil kina Bayombong Bishop Jose Elmer Mangalinao, Fr. Christian Dumangeng, Florentino Daynos, lider ng grupong kontra mina sa Dupax del Norte at anim pang iba, dahil sa kanilang mariing pagtutol sa pagmimina sa Kasibu, Nueva Viscaya. Si Bishop Mangalinao ay isa mga nangunguna sa […]

Kalinga minorities want permit of Makilala Mining Co. revoked
June 15, 2026

Indigenous residents of Barangay Balatoc, Pasil, Kalinga urged the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) to stop Makilala Mining Company Inc.’s (MMCI) planned large-scale mining on their ancestral land. The indigenous communities also filed complaints with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and other government agencies. The company secured a permit for a Mineral […]

Mga katutubo sa Kalinga, nanawagan ng pagbasura sa permit ng Makilala Mining Co.
June 15, 2026

Nananawagan ang mga katutubo mula sa Barangay Balatoc, Pasil, Kalinga sa National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) na ipatigil ang planong malawakang pagmimina ng Makilala Mining Company Inc. (MMCI) sa kanilang lupaing ninuno. Nagpaabot din ng reklamo ang mga katutubo sa Department of Environment and Natural Resources at sa ibang ahensya ng gubyerno. Nakakuha ang […]

Garbage crisis in Davao City underscores local government's mismanagement
June 06, 2026

Davao City’s severe garbage problem was emphasized following the collapse of the sanitary landfill in Purok 8, Barangay New Carmen, Tugbok District on May 20. The collapse occurred after continuous rains severely flooded the city, killing a resident, burying 15 houses, and forcing at least 123 families to evacuate. Environmental groups have long warned that […]

Krisis sa basura sa Davao City, nagpatampok sa kawalan ng maayos na plano ng lokal na gubyerno
June 06, 2026

Tumampok kamakailan ang matinding problema sa basura sa Davao City matapos ang trahedya ng pagguho ng sanitary landfill sa Purok 8, Barangay New Carmen, Tugbok District noong Mayo 20. Naganap ang pagguho matapos ang tuluy-tuloy na pag-ulan na nagdulot din ng matinding pagbaha sa syudad. Isang residente ang namatay at 15 bahay ang natabuhan. Hindi […]

Pakil residents oppose planned Ahunan Dam
June 02, 2026

Residents of Pakil, Laguna marched on May 30 from Plaza Adonay around the town to condemn the planned construction of the Ahunan Dam in the province. Led by Mamamayang Nagmamahal sa Pakil (MaNaPak, or Residents who Love Pakil), environmental groups and church people carried the theme “Lusong bago Ahon: Lakad panalangin at panaghoy ng sanlikha” […]

Planong Ahunan Dam, tinutulan ng mamamayan ng Pakil
June 02, 2026

Nagmartsa noong Mayo 30 ang mga residente ng Pakil, Laguna mula sa Plaza Adonay patungo sa palibot ng bayan noong Mayo 30 upang kundenahin ang planong pagtatayo ng Ahunan Dam sa prubinsya. Pinangunahan ng Mamamayang Nagmamahal sa Pakil (MaNaPak), kasama ang mga grupong pangkalikasan at taong simbahan, binitbit nila ang temang ““Lusong bago Ahon: Lakad […]