https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2024/country-chapters/philippines Human Rights Watch report on the state of human rights across the world at the end of 2023 includes an assessment of the continuing plight of pro-rights groups in the Philippines: “The human rights situation in the Philippines remains dire amid extrajudicialkillings, attacks against political activists and journalists, and abuses committed during the armed… Continue reading Human Rights Watch World Report 2024
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DEFEND MANILA BAY & PEOPLES RISING FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE PHILIPPINES
Press Release9 December 2023*Embargoed until December 9, 6 PM Hundreds join ‘lantern parade’ against reclamation, for climate justice In line with the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice, environmental and climate advocates joined forces today for a lantern parade, December 9, calling for an end to reclamation projects in Manila Bay and for climate… Continue reading DEFEND MANILA BAY & PEOPLES RISING FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE PHILIPPINES
Abolish controversial Philippines anti-insurgency programme that targets environmental defenders: UN special rapporteur Ian Fry
The environmental law expert tells Eco-Business after his 10-day visit to the country why the anti-insurgency task force should be disbanded, and why it is crucial for President Marcos, Jr to attend the upcoming COP28 climate talks. By Hannah Alcoseba Fernandez https://www.eco-business.com/news/abolish-controversial-philippines-anti-insurgency-programme-that-targets-environmental-defenders-un-special-rapporteur-ian-fry/ Nov. 21, 2023 Australian environmental law and policy expert Ian Fry last visited… Continue reading Abolish controversial Philippines anti-insurgency programme that targets environmental defenders: UN special rapporteur Ian Fry
International Indigenous Peoples group backs UN climate expert’s finding on Philippine government
PRESS STATEMENT November 16, 2023 Int’l IP group backs UN climate expert’s finding on PH gov’t impunity The International Indigenous Peoples Movement for Self-Determination and Liberation (IPMSDL) welcomes the UN Special Rapporteur Ian Fry’s recommendation to the Philippine government to “disband” its anti-communist task force, and address the attacks against environment defenders including civil society… Continue reading International Indigenous Peoples group backs UN climate expert’s finding on Philippine government
Environmental groups call for junking of judicial reprisal against young environmentalists
KALIKASAN PEOPLE’S NETWORK FOR THE ENVIRONMENT & PHILIPPINE UPR WATCH PRESS RELEASE 7 November 2023 Environmental groups troop to DOJ call for junking of judicial reprisal against young environmentalists Environmental and human rights organizations held a protest action today in front of the Department of Justice main office in Manila in support of anti-reclamation advocates… Continue reading Environmental groups call for junking of judicial reprisal against young environmentalists
Kalikasan calls on Marcos Jr. admin to act on climate and human rights
KALIKASAN PEOPLE’S NETWORK FOR THE ENVIRONMENT & PHILIPPINE UPR WATCHPRESS RELEASE5 November 2023Ahead of UN Special Rapporteur visit, Kalikasan calls on Marcos Jr. admin to act on climate and human rights.As United Nations Special Rapporteur on Climate Change and Human Rights Ian Fry prepares for his official country visit to the Philippines, environmental and human… Continue reading Kalikasan calls on Marcos Jr. admin to act on climate and human rights
Kalikasan condemns violent dispersal of anti-mining protesters in Palawan, calls for end to ‘illegal’ mining
Press Release 27 October 2023 Environmental group condemns violent dispersal of anti-mining protesters in Palawan, calls for end to ‘illegal’ mining Environmental group Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment (Kalikasan PNE) condemned the recent violent dispersal of advocates protesting against mining operations in Brooke’s Point, Palawan, and expressed its support in the demand to immediately… Continue reading Kalikasan condemns violent dispersal of anti-mining protesters in Palawan, calls for end to ‘illegal’ mining
Killings, disappearances of Filipino envi, indigenous defenders draw UN concern
PRESS RELEASE, 10 October 2023 REFERENCE Beverly Longid, Katribu Kalipunan ng Katutubong Mamamayan ng Pilipinas +639279019830 ((Whatsapp) Atty. Krissy Conti, National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers +639298207000 (Whatsapp, Viber, Telegram) Clemente Bautista. Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment +639171372930 (Whatsapp, Viber) Killings, disappearances of Filipino envi, indigenous defenders draw UN concern Geneva, Switzerland — Several experts… Continue reading Killings, disappearances of Filipino envi, indigenous defenders draw UN concern
Acquittal of Palparan, CAFGUs Raises Alarming Issues for Environmental Defenders
KALIKASAN PRESS STATEMENTOctober 7, 2023 Acquittal of Palparan, CAFGUs Raises Alarming Issues for Environmental Defenders The Environmental Defenders Congress is deeply disturbed by the recent acquittal of retired Maj. Gen. Jovito Palparan and the CAFGU members who were involved in the abduction (in Bulacan on February 14, 2006) and subsequent torture of the two Manalo… Continue reading Acquittal of Palparan, CAFGUs Raises Alarming Issues for Environmental Defenders
Green groups sound alarm over latest disappearance of Indigenous rights advocate
KALIKASAN PEOPLE’S NETWORK FOR THE ENVIRONMENT PRESS RELEASE 4 October 2023 Green groups sound alarm over latest disappearance of Indigenous rights advocates Environmental groups expressed “grave concern” over the recent disappearance of Indigenous rights advocates Job David, Peter Del Monte Jr., and Alia Encela in Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro, who were reportedly abducted by the 4th… Continue reading Green groups sound alarm over latest disappearance of Indigenous rights advocate