I was interviewed by multimedia journalist Purple Romero about Laudato Si’ and climate change. How did you think it impact or affect efforts to address climate change in the Philippines? In the whole discourse of moral and spiritual responsibility in… Continue Reading
January saw the clash between science and politics. Political Science or Science Politics? #iStandwithScience — Rodne 'Rod' Galicha (@kalikasan101) January 31, 2020 Now THIS! @DOHgov, ano na? Public and general welfare muna. Temporary ban na ng lahat ng flights, travel… Continue Reading
Written by Isabel Martel Francisco Tips, lessons, advice and words of encouragement from Chit Juan, Anna Oposa, Rodne Galicha and Carlo Delantar. The news as of late has been filled with statistics, real-life experiences and incidents that should serve as… Continue Reading
(The following article was published in Impact Asian Magazine for Human Transformation in July 2009) The protecttion of the environment is not only a technical question;it is also and above all an ethical issue. All have a moral duty to care… Continue Reading
(Isang liham ang aking natanggap mula kay Malayang Agila at sumang-ayon naman siyang ibahagi ito sa madla.) Sintamis ng muscovadong asukal ang mga katagang aking narinig, namutawi sa kanyang mga bibig – mga pangakong sa aking mga balahibo’y nagpapatindig. Sa… Continue Reading
What message or lessons do you want to share with people on the importance of being eco-friendly? The first step of being eco-friendly is the change of mindset. There is a need to recognise and admit that what we are,… Continue Reading
(Delivered during the 2018 Ten Outstanding Young Men and Women of the Philippines awarding ceremonies at the GSIS Theater, Pasay City, Philippines, on April 9, 2019.) Thank you for this recognition. I share this award with my fellow environmentalists… Continue Reading
Last February 11, 2019, at the oversight committee hearing on Metro Manila Development at the House of Representatives of the Philippines chaired by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo, we made it clear that reclamation is basically in itself marine pollution, using… Continue Reading
Your fresh breath gives forth life, O Mother Nature. Give me the strength to stand up and be worthy of your warm embrace as I prepare to embrace those who have cold hearts. Pierce my heart with your sharp lightning… Continue Reading
Physical rehabilitation of Manila Bay is not possible if political, social and psychological rehabilitation of human beings within and around the area is not done. Further, no serious rehabilitation is not possible if new reclamation projects are implemented. We need… Continue Reading