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Church Groups Stage Prayer Rally vs Destructive Mining Operations in Samar
Parishioners from various dioceses across Samar together with other stakeholders conducted the “Jericho Walk” — a prayer rally against destructive mining operations around the island, August 7, 2023. Held in Borongan City, the protest was led by Fr. James Abella, Parish Priest of San Lorenzo Ruiz in Guiuan, Eastern Samar.…
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IN PICTURES: Climate Groups Protest vs Japanese Fossil Fuel Investors
Filipino climate campaigners join an Asia-wide protest rally against major Japanese banks’ continued funding of oil and gas projects. Climate activists from the Asian Peoples’ Movement on Debt and Development (APMDD), Philippine Movement for Climate Justice (PMCJ), Sanlakas, Oriang, and K4K call on financial giants Mizuho, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group…
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Ahunan Dam: Beyond the Environmental Issue
Nanay Lita Antazo, 72, still finds the muscle to climb Mount Ping-as, in Pakil, Laguna. Together with Aling Nelia De Leon and a multitude of Catholic devotees, they’re off for the annual pilgrimage known as “Ahunan sa Ping-as,” a centuries-old religious fest involving an arduous trek to that portion of…
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USAID Fish Right Program: Empowering Communities Through Captivating Visual Storytelling Workshop
Tagburos is one of the barangays of Puerto Princesa City in the island province of Palawan. Fishing is the main source of livelihood for the majority of the population of Tagburos. Its population was 9,824 which is 3.20% of the population of Puerto Princesa, as per Census 2020, spread in…
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IN PHOTOS: Kawit Celebrates 125 Years of Philippine Independence
Intense showers failed to hamper the 125th Independence Day celebration today at the historic Dambanang Aguinaldo in Kawit, Cavite, June 12, 2023. The annual commemoration marks the symbolic declaration of the nation’s independence from foreign domination as well as the first raising of the Philippine flag at Aguinaldo’s residence 125…
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Anti-Reclamation Groups Hold “Manila Bay Sunset Action”
Environmental advocates, civil society groups, and concerned citizens held a “Manila Bay Sunset Action” protest rally along Roxas Boulevard, June 3, 2023. The groups call on the government for a stop to ongoing and proposed reclamations in Manila bay and other parts of the country which they say would harm…
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“Ahunan sa Ping-as”: Rekindling A Centuries-old Religious Gathering
Nestled amidst the majestic Sierra Madre Mountain, in Pakil, Laguna, thrives a religious gathering of immense spiritual significance. Dubbed “Ahunan sa Ping-as,” this age-old tradition dates back to 1671, holding an immense importance for Catholic devotees who undertake a challenging pilgrimage to Mount Ping-as to express their spiritual devotion or…
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Philippines: Protests Greet 49th G7 Summit
Climate campaigners held a protest action against Japan and the G7 for their encouragement of continuing to invest in fossil fuels, including natural gas, and false solutions, such as hydrogen, ammonia and carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies. The protest was held ahead of the G7 Leaders Summit to be…
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Pinoy Photographer Bags Bronze at the Asian Press Photo Award
A Filipino photographer joins the ranks of winners in the recently concluded 2023 Asian Press Photo. Artist Calupig of Cavinti, Laguna, grabbed the Bronze award in the Contemporary Issue category for his photo of Catholic devotees carrying the statue of Child Jesus in Pakil, Laguna. The untitled image shows male…
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