By KENETTE JEAN I. MILLONDAGA Davao Today Anna Abad, Climate and Energy Campaigner of Greenpeace said that the country is “entering the age of coal.” Twelve more coal-fired power plants have been approved in the last two years under President Benigno Aquino III’s term. Six of these are located in Mindanao making the island a “new frontier” for coal-fired power plant projects.
By ALEX D. LOPEZ Davao Today “There’s no assurance that those biodegradable plastics would not clog rivers and canals and be eaten by endangered marine animals unless there’s a major shift in people’s behavior towards sustainable lifestyle" -- Juland Suazo, Panalipdan spokesperson
BY JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA Davao Today Church worker and coalition member Ian Villas scored how SMC is using the government’s cash-for-work program under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) as an adjunct to its signature campaign for the approval of the coal-fired power plant.
By DANILDA L. FUSILERO Davao Today Through wildlife and eagle habitat protection, the Municipal Environmental and Natural Resources Office is optimistic that deforestation will be controlled in their municipality.
By ALEX D. LOPEZ Davao Today “In the public hearing, we strongly opposed the entry of Nadecor and its planned operations here. Now, we’re surprised why this resolution is approved through a special session.” -- Rogelio Simbajon, a small-scale miner in Pantukan town