Statements & Press Releases

Statement on the planned Smart City and reclamation in Dumaguete City
The Rights of Nature PH raises grave concern to the proposed 174-hectare reclamation project and construction of the “Smart City” in Dumaguete City. The P23-billion

Statement on the government’s decision to construct a mega vaccination hub in Nayong Pilipino
The Rights of Nature PH is concerned about the recent decision of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Disease (IATF) to construct in Nayong

Statement on Earth Day 2020
This is no ordinary Earth Day to celebrate. We are now both in a climate and health crisis. Each crisis threatens humanity’s existence. WE are

Press Release on Environmental And Social Development Network Chides Locsin’s Tweet To Mother Earth
Quezon City, Philippines – “Preposterous! How ungrateful to Mother Earth!” exclaimed Yoly R. Esguerra, National Coordinator of a social development network Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc.

Press Release on Development network pushes for ‘Rights of Nature’ Bill
RON advocates and RON champion Rep. Kit Belmonte of the 6th District of Quezon City. Belmonte files HB 5603 or the “Rights of Nature Act”.

Press Release on Rights of Nature Advocates Hail the Filing of RoN Bill in Senate
Senator Risa Hontiveros files Senate Bill No. 1097 or the Rights of Nature Act of 2019 Pasay City, Philippines – In the midst of the global