Tag: Philippines
Indigenous youths keep ancient forestry traditions alive in the Philippines
In the southern Philippines’ Misamis Oriental province, Indigenous Higaonon practice a forest management tradition known as panlaoy.
Shell, ExxonMobil, Chevron & BP could be legally & morally liable...
Climate activists have hailed the decision as a landmark victory for climate justice.
Carbon majors can be held liable for human rights violations, Philippines...
“Across the world, people and communities have taken to the streets and used strategic litigation to demand climate justice, and these movements can only grow.”
Elections in the era of charismatic politics
Authoritarian governments have tried to rig elections for ages. More dangerous are the far-right leaders concentrating their power by relatively fair elections.
8 world cities that could be underwater as oceans rise
"These global metropolises may look strong and stable, but it is a mirage. As sea levels rise, they are increasingly under threat and under water."
Why women from Asia are confronting US fracking: Oil extraction equals...
“If we are going to stop plastic we need to stop plastic where it starts.”
Legalizing divorce: A battle between church and state in the Philippines
The Instituting Absolute Divorce and Dissolution of Marriage in the Philippines Act is being condemned by the Catholic Church citing "social costs" as a result of the bill.
The bloodstained rise of global populism
A political movement’s violent pursuit of “enemies.”
From Norway to Peru, U.S. to Philippines, a Tsunami of Activists...
The cases currently in court will only see breakthroughs if supplemented with the strength of the global climate movement at large.
Three Journalists Murdered within Two Weeks
"The murder of three journalists in two weeks shows how the lack of progress in ending impunity has emboldened those bent on silencing the press in the Philippines." Will their killers be brought to justice?
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Israel and the United States are merging their military. Here’s why.
"From aid to partnership," the U.S. and Israel are set to become even more united in genocide.
Forget the DC swamp—here’s a gripping documentary about the most courageous, legendary clean water...
We’re talking seriously impactful breakthroughs, per this Inside Climate News report, as Diane and local citizen scientists now oversee a $50 (FIFTY!) million settlement—the largest clean water EPA penalty ever.
Politicians should stop hiding behind the ‘two-state solution’ fantasy
Whatever the rhetoric, ending Israeli control over Palestinians in the territories occupied since 1967 is not on the table.
Baby we can bomb Iran
A re-cast version of Springsteen’s “Born to Run.”
Inside ICE’s largest detention center
A new investigation describes deaths, medical neglect, hidden detainees, and private contractors inside Camp East Montana at Fort Bliss.