MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine Environment Secretary Regina Lopez vented frustration on Wednesday that mines she ordered closed months ago remain open, aiming a broadside at a fellow minister whose ...

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Lopez had sought to shut down 28 of the nation's 40 mines and cancel the contracts of dozens of others. Lopez had sent shockwaves through the industry during her 10 months as environment chief, ...

According to a new report by the watchdog Global Witness, the country remains the most dangerous place in Asia to be an environmental activist. A report by British advocacy group Global Witness ...

According to a new report by the watchdog Global Witness, the country remains the most dangerous place in Asia to be an environmental activist. News about anti-mining protests and a massive oil spill ...

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines’ environment chief on Tuesday ordered 75 mining contracts canceled because the projects are located in watersheds, intensifying her crackdown against mines ...

A newly installed Catholic bishop in the Philippines has vowed to center his ministry on the environment and urged Catholics in his diocese to care for the Earth as outlined by Pope Francis in an ...