The Philippines marked its 127th Independence Day with a celebration on June 12, 2025, in Kawit, Cavite—the birthplace of Philippine independence. Relive how the GoodNewsPilipinas team covered the patriotic energy at the 126th Independence Day celebration in Kawit in this special report from last year: Philippines Marks 126th Independence Day at Historic Aguinaldo Shrine With […]
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Supreme Court Stands with Indigenous Communities in Palawan: Mining Companies in Mt. Mantalingahan Face Accountability for Environmental Protection
A new Supreme Court Order is protecting biodiversity-rich Mt. Mantalingahan against mining, a win for indigenous groups. Narra Tourism Office photo credit to Sherwin Corpuz via PNA.In a win for the environment and for indigenous peoples, mining companies in Mt. Mantalingahan, Palawan are being held accountable by the Supreme Court for potential environmental degradation.
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Environmental groups praise Supreme Court resolution on plastic pollution
Environmental health organizations in the Philippines are jointly praising the Supreme Court’s immediate resolution on a civil society lawsuit to compel the government to act on non-environmentally acceptable products and packaging (NEAPP) causing plastic pollution.
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