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Statement of PMPI on the Approval of the Mining Moratorium in Palawan

The Philippine-Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) welcomes with cautious optimism the approval of the mining moratorium in Palawan, a significant step towards the protection of one of the country’s last ecological frontiers. This decision is a testament to the tireless efforts…

Veterans For Peace President Susan Schnall to Speak at DC Rally

No to Trump’s VA Cuts, No to Genocide in Gaza, No to Mass Deportation! Susan Schnall, national president of Veterans For Peace, will be in Washington, DC this Friday, March 14, to speak at a noontime rally being organized by…

PMPI Statement on the Arrest of Former President Rodrigo Duterte: A Call for Justice and Accountability

Quezon City, Philippines – Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) welcomes the recent arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte, which comes in response to mounting calls for justice over the thousands of lives lost during his administration’s so-called war on drugs.…

Stop the use and sale of mercury-containing skin-lightening products!

OUR HEALTH, OUR SAFETY, OUR CONSUMER RIGHTS!  March 8, 2025. As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics expresses grave concern over the proliferation of skin-lightening products (SLPs) with toxic mercury in the market and online…

EcoWaste Coalition Honors Women Waste Workers

 Sharing Knowledge to Prevent and Reduce Occupational Hazards 8 March 2025, Quezon City. To honor them for their priceless contributions to the environment, public health, and the economy, the waste and pollution watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition gathered women waste workers…

Unite: The All Women Forum Champions Gender Equality, Economic Growth, and Environmental Action

7 March 2025 | Quezon City, Philippines — In celebration of International Women’s Month 2025, UNIDO Philippines, in partnership with Artisanal Gold Council Philippines, BAN Toxics, and Clean Air Asia, hosted “Unite for All Women: A Just, Green, and Inclusive Economy!” — a…

The Philippine House Bill No. 11474: Recognizing the Unsung Heroes of Waste Management

Manila, Philippines – On February 27, 2025, just two days before the International Wastepickers Day (IWD), Kabataan Party-list Representative Raoul Danniel Abellar Manuel championed the cause of waste workers in the Philippines. The young lawmaker filed House Bill No. 11474…

Hallow Announces Worldwide Lent Prayer Challenge Leading Up to Easter, Pray40: The Way

The annual prayer challenge which began on Ash Wednesday will focus on the writings of St. Josemaría Escrivá. In 2024, nearly 1.7 million people joined Hallow’s Pray40 prayer challenge. Chicago, March 3, 2025 – Catholic prayer app Hallow announced that…

Imahica Art presents “The Art of SHE”: Diverse Expressions of Womanhood

Imahica Art is excited to present “The Art of She,” an exhibit that celebrates the diverse and powerful expressions of women in art. The phrase “I paint my own reality” by Frida Kahlo, when she was labeled a surrealist, serves…

20th Annual Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Service

The first stage of the ceasefire has come to an end, and once again, we are being threatened with the resumption of violence and devastation. As the loss and suffering deepen, we are reminded that true peace cannot be found…

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