Tag: #DefendTheDefenders

[STATEMENT] Honoring Indigenous environmental heroes at the forefront of environmental protection

“If we lose our natural resources, we all die.” The late Lumad leader Bai Bibiaon Ligkayan Bigkay once reminded us of this truth: the survival of the Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and the fate of our planet are the same.

[STATEMENT] Justice for the New Bataan 5! Justice for our environmental advocate Chad Booc!

Today, February 24, as we mark the 4th anniversary of the tragic deaths of volunteer teachers Chad Booc and Gelejurain Ngujo II, community health worker Elgyn Balonga, and two community volunteer drivers—otherwise known as the New Bataan 5 [1], Gawad Bayani ng Kalikasan (GBK) solemnly honors their memory and the deeper truths their life of service to the people reveals.

FEATURE | Long Live Our Peasant Heroes!

This Peasant Month, Gawad Bayani ng Kalikasan proudly honors all our peasant environmental defenders. Their lifelong dedication to protecting the land and the environment is truly commendable. Today, we not only celebrate our awardees but also recognize the invaluable contributions of peasants every single day. Let us take inspiration from them as they are the true champions—our unsung heroes of the environment.

[STATEMENT] Reverse SC’s acquittal of Nuguid! Justice for environmental hero, Wilhelm Geertman!

Gawad Bayani ng Kalikasan (GBK) condemns the recent decision of the Supreme Court (SC), which acquitted Marvin Nuguid, the murderer of one of GBK 2013’s most distinguished Individual Awardees, Wilhelm Geertman. The SC’s reference to “glaring inconsistencies” in witness testimonies not only denies justice for Geertman but also reflects the weakness of the justice system in the Philippines.

[STATEMENT] Honoring environmental heroes, continuing their fight and legacy

Today, August 25, National Heroes’ Day, the Gawad Bayani ng Kalikasan (GBK) honors and celebrates environmental defenders in the Philippines for their undying courage and passion in protecting the environment and the rights of the people.

ATTY. TONY LA VIÑA AND AKAP-KA MANILA BAY HONORED AS NATATANGING GAWAD AWARDEES AT THE 8TH GAWAD BAYANI NG KALIKASAN

PRESS RELEASEOctober 15, 2024 QUEZON CITY – The Center for Environmental Concerns-Philippines (CEC) and IBON Foundation held the 8th Gawad Bayani ng Kalikasan on October 12, 2024. This biennial awards ceremony honors outstanding individuals and organizations leading the fight for environmental justice and protection. This year marks the first in-person event since 2018, as the […]