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[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] Defend Environmental Defenders, Junk Twin Terror Laws!

Six years ago, Republic Act No. 11479—the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020—was signed into law. What followed has been a systematic assault on those who dare defend our country’s natural resources. Today, we mark six years not of countering terrorism, but of weaponizing state power against environmental human rights defenders under both the ATA and its companion legislation, the Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act of 2012.

[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.

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

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.

DEAN TONY LA VIÑA

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.

WILD BIRD CLUB OF THE PHILIPPINES

The Wild Bird Club of the Philippines is a nationwide club of birdwatchers interested in the wild birds of the Philippines and in the preservation of these birds. Through their main advocacy of preserving the biodiversity of birds, encouraging and educating the public regarding birds and the respective habitats through organizing numerous bird watching events, and nature tours, they assist in the protection of the habitat along with the sustainable management of both the flora and fauna of the Philippines through public engagement and awareness raising on the importance of protecting the habitat of our local birds, and the biodiversity of our country in general.

PANGASINAN PEOPLE’S STRIKE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (PPSE)

Pangasinan People’s Strike for the Environment (PPSE) is a provincial environmental defenders alliance established in 2020. The PPSE convenes church workers, the youth, and concerned Pangasinense for environmental campaigns, programs, and defense work across the whole province.