Most Distinguished Awardee

ALYANSA NG MGA MAMAMAYAN PARA SA PAGTANGGOL SA KABUHAYAN, PANINIRAHAN AT KALIKASAN NG MANILA BAY (AKAP KA MANILA BAY)

2024

AKAP Ka-Manila Bay is an alliance of church members and fisherfolk organizations dedicated to addressing the issues faced by marginalized communities along the Manila Bay area. Their mission is to defend the livelihoods, communities, and environment, particularly the coastal regions of Manila Bay.

Most Distinguished Awardee

DEAN TONY LA VIÑA

2024

Atty. Antonio “Tony” La Viña is a renowned environmental lawyer, climate policy expert, and academic. He is a leading voice in both national and international environmental discourse. Atty. La Viña’s work is characterized by his deep understanding of the intersection between environmental sustainability and social justice, with a particular focus on the protection of the ancestral domains of indigenous peoples.