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Philippines is the deadliest country in Asia for environmental defenders, report finds

The Philippines remains the deadliest country in Asia for land and environmental defenders, according to a new report by the non-profit Global Witness. In its report, Global Witness says it could ...
Amnesty International USA

Philippines: Nickel Mining Projects Approved Despite Inadequate Consultation and Serious Risks to Communities’ Health and Environment

Indigenous Peoples and rural communities in the Philippines are being subjected to numerous human rights abuses amid a rapid expansion in the mining of nickel, an essential component of lithium-ion ...
The Diplomat

When Climate Lies Kill: Red-Tagging Indigenous Defenders in the Philippines

On New Year’s Day 2026, Occidental Mindoro’s Barangay Cabacao witnessed a devastating act of state violence. An aerial bombardment and strafing operation by the Armed Forces of the Philippines killed ...
Mongabay

Philippines fast-tracks critical minerals, raising Indigenous, environmental concerns

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The Philippines’ new critical-minerals policy targets at least 9 million hectares (22 million acres) of prospective mineral areas, more than 11 ...