UP Geology Majors' Society is a group of geology students who advocates for academic excellence and protection of the environment. Founded on February 19, 1975
Philippines
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We call on our fellow Filipinos to rise and demand accountability from those who have repeatedly failed us and continue to prioritize their personal and selfish interests.
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References:
Greenpeace Philippines. (2024a, July 18). Advocates present climate justice agenda ahead of Sona; call on Marcos Jr to “Turn words into action.” Greenpeace Philippines. greenpeace.org/.../advocates…
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Mangaluz, J. (2024, September 4). Marcos wants stricter law enforcement vs illegal logging. Philstar.com. philstar.com/.../marcos-want…...
Pasion, L. (2024, July 6). Environmental issues the Marcos Gov’t faced in its second year in office. RAPPLER. rappler.com/.../issues-marco…
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If leaders fail to act in the face of escalating climate disasters, then who will protect the people?
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Illegal logging and mining also continue, exacerbating the destruction in areas most vulnerable to natural disasters. He also emphasized his intentions to improve the country’s power supply through the prioritization of renewable energy in his 2022 SONA, but no tangible progress-
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-relief despite his pledging millions in aid for flood victims, with local reports indicating delays in distribution due to inefficiencies and lack of coordination among agencies.
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-words and reality. The president claimed that climate change and waste are to blame for the frequent flooding, yet his administration has done little to tackle these issues head-on. Promises of environmental protection continue to ring hollow, as many communities still await-
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During his recent SONA, President Bongbong Marcos Jr. announced funding for flood protection in vulnerable communities and outlined government initiatives to safeguard citizens and the environment. Yet, the devastation caused by Typhoon Carina reveals the large gap between his-
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-is disheartening to see that despite the painful lessons of the past, the nation has once again placed its trust in a leader with a similar legacy of failure—especially at a time when the country faces immense environmental challenges.
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Today marks the 52nd year ever since Ferdinand Marcos Sr. declared Martial Law in the Philippines, an oppressive regime marked with harassment, inhumane deaths, rampant corruption, and countless other atrocities. As these injustices have never been and must never be forgotten, it
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