BFAR reports significant impact of oil spill on Manila Bay fishing communities The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has released estimates on the MT Terranova oil spill's impact, revealing potential revenue losses for thousands of fisherfolk in provinces surrounding Manila Bay. Greenpeace urges more government support and transparency in response efforts.…

Concerns raised over PH-US civil nuclear cooperation agreement The enforcement of the Philippines and United States' civil nuclear cooperation agreement has sparked concerns from Greenpeace Philippines, highlighting the risks and costs associated with nuclear energy and advocating for renewable energy sources instead. The Philippines and United States’ civil nuclear cooperation agreement is now…

Environmental groups demand cut in single-use plastics to curb plastic pollution This year’s #BreakFreeFromPlastic (BFFP) Regional Brand Audit report, based on citizen science brand audits across the Philippines, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam, focused on identifying companies producing sachets, small flexible pouches, or packets. Sachets are widely used across Asia to sell small quantities…

Reacting to the recently published data setting 2023 as the hottest year on record Every day in 2023 has exceeded 1°C above the 1850-1900 pre-industrial level. Almost half of the days last year were more than 1.5°C, with two days in November, for the first time, more than 2°C warmer. Greenpeace Philippines campaigner…