HEARD - Homonhon Environmental Advocates and Rights Defenders

04/12/2025

04/12/2025

Thank you to Environmental Legal Assistance Center - Eastern Visayas for the provision of Tarp for Typhoon Tino victims in Homonhon Island. A total of 120 households from the barangays of Pagbabangnan, Culasi, Casuguran, Bitaugan, Habag and Inapulangan, received tarps for temporary shelter material. May this small deeds helped you as you recover and build a stronger and resilient home for you and your family. Madami pa po ang nangangailangan, and we are still trying to find partner to continue with the assistance.

Thank you sa mga Donors and sa volunteers.

A collaboration between HEARD and ELAC-EV.

04/12/2025

HEARD in partnership with Kilos Estehanon, the Kilos Ko Youth Arm of Sen. Kiko Pangilinan in Eastern Samar and Brgy. Casuguran Sangguniang Kabataan had initiated an outreach program in Casuguran Elementary School and Casuguran Day Care Center thru provision of lunch packs for the pupils, as a Typhoon Tino response.

We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to Fr. Kim Camora of St. John the Baptist Parish, Homonhon Island, for accommodating the volunteers in the food preparation at the parish convent.

To all the Nanay and youth volunteers, Thank you so much for sharing your time and cooking skills. Diyos Magbalos!

Sa bawat trahedya, muling nabubuhay ang diwa ng pagtutulungan at malasakit. - Sen. Kiko Pangilinan

A little help can make a big difference!

18/11/2025

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18/11/2025

𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐡𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝
𝘈 𝘞𝘢𝘬𝘦-𝘜𝘱 𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘌𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯

The recent passing of Typhoon Tino in Homonhon Island reminds us of how fragile our common home truly is. The strong winds and heavy rains did not only bring destruction but also a call, a call to conversion. As Laudato Si’ teaches, the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor are one. The devastation we witness is not just a natural event but also a mirror of how humanity has neglected its relationship with creation.

Pope Francis invites us to an ecological conversion, a change of heart that moves us from indifference to action, from exploitation to care. Typhoon Tino becomes more than a storm; it becomes a wake-up call to live responsibly, to protect our environment, and to rebuild our communities with compassion and sustainability.

Let this time be the moment when we choose change: to plant trees, to reduce waste, to live simply, and to remember that caring for creation is not just an option; it is an act of love for God, for others, and for future generations.

“𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅.” – Laudato Si’, 91

Source: Laudato si’ (24 May 2015). (n.d.). https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20150524_enciclica-laudato-si.html

18/11/2025

Hindi na tayo mananahimik habang unti-unting winawasak ang ating kalikasan at patuloy na pinapasan ng ating mga kababayan ang bigat ng pagkasira nito. Hindi tayo maaaring maging bulag at bingi sa panawagan ng ating panahon: ang panawagan para sa hustisya, pangangalaga, at tunay na pagbabago.

Matapos ang aking privilege speech noong Lunes, kahapon naman ay agad tayong naghain ng resolusyon upang ipaimbestiga ng mga kaukulang komite ng Mababang Kapulungan ang malawakang epekto ng iresponsableng pagmimina sa Homonhon Island, Guiuan, Eastern Samar.

Bilang kinatawan ng Eastern Samar, tungkulin kong tiyakin na ang karapatan ng ating mga kababayan ay hindi nadadaig ng pansariling interes, at ang makasaysayang isla ng Homonhon ay hindi mauuwi sa ganap na pagkawasak. Pananagutan kong ipaglaban na ito’y mapreserba - hindi lamang para sa atin ngayon, kundi para rin sa mga susunod na henerasyon.

Ang laban na ito ay hindi lamang laban ng iilan, kundi laban ng bawat Estehanon. Ito ay laban para sa katarungan, laban para sa kalikasan, at higit sa lahat, laban para sa kinabukasan.

18/11/2025

Despite the pressing issues on mining, environmental destructions and impacts of clinate change, mining pa din? 🥺

18/11/2025

Thank you Environmental Legal Assistance Center - Eastern Visayas sa pagfacilitate ninyo maka provide tayo ng tarp para Homonhon Island. Out of 240 BLGU reported totally damaged houses from the 8 barangays, meron po tayo na receive na 123 ready to distribute tarps. Meron ding used clothes. Malaking tulong sa mga nasalanta ni Typhoon Tino sa Homonhon Island.

We will post the distribution documentation soon. Sa mga nais pang maghatid tulong, you may reach us, or ELAC. Salamat ng marami 🙏🙏🙏

14/11/2025

Please help Homonhon 🙏

Call for Donations for Homonhon Island!

In the aftermath of Typhoon Tino, the communities of Homonhon Island are in urgent need of our support. Many families have lost their homes, livelihoods, and access to basic necessities.

In line with this, we are organizing a donation drive to support the residents of Homonhon Island who were heavily affected by Typhoon Tino. The goal is to gather essential goods and supplies to help families recover from the disaster in a safe and coordinated manner.

For those who would like to donate in kind, you may drop off your donations at our office.

📦 In-Kind Donations (Please send or drop off your donations at):
2nd Floor, Aquino Building, Corner Bonifacio St. and Mendiola St., Brgy. Naga-naga, Palo, Leyte 6501

📧 For inquiries and coordination:
[email protected]

Together, let’s help Homonhon rise again. 💚

14/11/2025