Environmental Advocacy

Environmental group BAN Toxics held a webinar as the world celebrated International Women’s Day. Speakers from the academe, science, and development work shared their insights on the intersectionality of environment, women, and gender rights. “We seem to have come a…

Bacolod, Western Visayas, Philippines — On March 5, 2024, more than two hundred organizations, including faith-based groups, NGOs, and people’s organizations nationwide, participated in the second day of the 7th Philippine Misereor Partnership Incorporated (PMPI) General Assembly. Most. Rev. Cosme…

Bacolod, Western Visayas, Philippines — March 4, 2024. The 7th Philippine Misereor Partnership Incorporated (PMPI) General Assembly officially opened on March 4 bringing together environmental advocates, community leaders, and stakeholders nationwide. With the theme “TWENTY: Transformative Work on Environment and Nature’s…

In celebration of International Plastic Bag Free Day, environmental group BAN Toxics heightens its call to promote plastic-free sari-sari stores to reduce plastic waste in the country. The group presented a mock sari-sari store with the signage “Kahit konting pagTINGI”…

Communities to Hold a Day of Action Against Incineration as the Asia Clean Energy Forum Goes Underway   Manila, Philippines – June 10, 2023 – The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives  (GAIA) in Asia Pacific will hold a Day of…

22 April 2023, Quezon City.  As Earth Day is observed amid the planetary chemical and pollution crisis, advocates push for actions to ensure chemicals are produced, used, and managed in a way that will prevent their harmful impacts on human…

4 April 2023, Quezon City.  The Antipolo City Government and the EcoWaste Coalition appealed to the general public, especially the youth, who will join the penitential Alay-Lakad to the “Pilgrimage Capital of the Philippines” to avoid littering at all times. Through a…

Mariyam Hamsha Hussain: Architect, environmental advocate, and feminist by Johanna Poblete Mariyam Hamsha Hussain was “that kid who represented the environment club” in primary school. Now a professional architect with a degree from RMIT University in Australia, Hamsha remains as…

LAKSHMI NARAYAN: Creating and Strengthening Waste Pickers’ Sense of Dignity by Marco Sumayao “It is necessary that the weakness of the powerless is transformed into a force capable of announcing justice.” Since the late 1960s, Paulo Freire’s words have spurred countless…

Jyoti Mhapsekar: A Life of Service to Marginalized Women Since 1975, Jyoti Mhapsekar has been working to uplift the lives of marginalized women, empowering them through education, healthcare, and environmental programs.  by Eric Michael Santos Jyoti Mhapsekar is one apple that…