Rappler's latest stories on Philippine environmentalism
El Nido forest ranger hacked to death
Police have identified the victim as Bienvinido 'Toto' Veguilla Jr, 44, a forest ranger of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Groups push for stronger legal protection for the environment
The rights of nature seeks to provide legal rights to the environment and recognize it as a rights-bearing entity
Masungi Georeserve presents the first ‘Explorer Encounters’ conference
In partnership with with National Geographic Society-Asia and Forest Foundation Philippines, National Geographic explorers, conservation changemakers, and expert storytellers will gather to discuss the theme, “Conservation Storytelling in the Digital Age.”
Environmental lawyer murdered in Philippines – police
UPDATED Her death brings to 112 the number of environmental campaigners murdered in the Philippines over the past 15 years according to Filipino environment monitor Kalikasan
Investing in biodiversity is investing in our future
The incoming Duterte administration should look into investing in biodiversity and protecting biodiverse areas in the Philippines if it wants to effect sustainable change
Prince Albert II of Monaco to visit PH next week
The Philippine itinerary of the visiting monarch a known advocate of stronger marine environmental protection includes a trip to Palawan and the Tubbataha Reefs National Park
Yeb Saño: Is #COP21 a triumph?
For Naderev Yeb Saño the agreement on 1 5°C warming cap is no different from a New Year s resolution – it is not legally binding
Congress urged to pass 3 'green' bills before election hype
Bills like the National Land Use Bill certified as urgent by President Aquino need to be passed before lawmakers become distracted by the 2016 elections say green groups
PH needs to involve public in environment decisions – study
The Philippines ranks 40th out of 70 countries in an index that scores countries on how well their laws allow citizens to question environmentally critical projects
Rappler cited for best online environmental reporting
Multimedia reporter Pia Ranada s works are recognized in the 1st Sarihay Media Awards along with works by 12 other journalists
Legarda vows to block waste incineration in the Senate
The promise comes at a time when lawmakers and government agencies are touting waste burning as the solution to unmanageable garbage in Philippine cities
Rappler reporter receives environmental journalism award
Rappler s Pia Ranada is among 3 Filipino winners in the 2014 Asian Environmental Journalism Awards in Singapore
PH ethnic groups want bill recognizing conservation rights
They say existing laws on conservation do not address new concerns on preserving ecologically important sites that are also sacred to the IPs
2013 in green: Top 10 PH environmental news
From devastated coral reefs to renewable energy 2013 was a rollercoaster ride for Mother Nature to say the least
#MillionPeopleMarch lauded as eco-friendly protest
The rally has set the bar high for future protests say environmentalists
