Stewards and Volunteers for the Earth - SAVE Ph, Indang (2026)

25/08/2026

📷 IN PHOTOS | SAVE Ph joined the ocular activity along Quirino Ave. and Roxas Ave. in Manila on Monday, August 24 to see the impact of the massive tree-cutting operation undertaken for San Miguel Corporation's SALEX project.

Recently, college students and environmental defenders from Metro Manila have brought their outcry to the Supreme Court, by challenging the ecological destruction enabled by DENR and SMC through the Public-Private Partnership Code that would prohibit affected communities from seeking legal remedies that would prevent irreparable environmental harm done in their vicinity.

Locals have also noted more limited accessibility and mobility on sidewalks and roads since tree-cutting had began leading to greater risk of harm for the public.

SAVE Ph joins the public in supporting the current case docketed in the Supreme Court challenging SMC's SALEX project and all corporate and government efforts to undermine Filipinos' right to a healthful and balanced ecology.

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31/07/2026

Acting DENR Chief Juan Miguel Cuna assured last Monday that given the right environmental regulation and protections the Pax Silica project, particularly the Economic Security Zone in New Clark City Tarlac would "provide jobs and help our economy" in line with the goals of the Marcos administration.

Yet, we assert that these claims cannot be farther from the truth.

The Pax Silica Initiative, spearheaded by the United States and its allies, seeks to introduce investments into the Philippines that threaten to deepen economic exploitation and environmental degradation rather than serving the interests of Filipinos towards progressive and sustainable development. Despite the promises of economic growth, the project poses serious threats to the country's natural resources.

In order to provide raw materials for the proposed industrial developments, large-scale extraction and industrial operations would need to be undertaken, leading to the depletion of mineral resources, contamination and depletion of water sources, and irreversible damage to ecosystems that sustain Central Luzon and the country as a whole. Such environmental consequences would make both present and future generations more vulnerable to climate-related risks such as flooding, erosion, and land subsidence.

Even as the government boasts plans to ensure strict environmental compliance and consultation with key stakeholders, the displacement of local communities and loss of livelihoods especially in agriculture are already taking place.

Worse still, the expected jobs to be generated by this project will not only perpetuate exploitative wages and working conditions for Filipino workers, but would be in the service of industries that have caused great environmental and social harm, especially technological outputs such as artificial intelligence and advanced computing that have been used in armed conflict worldwide.

SAVE Philippines joins the united call against pursuing the Pax Silica Initiative in New Clark City and across the whole country. Despite the clear and present danger posed by the incoming Pax Silica investments, the DENR is only willing to provide the bare minimum amount of review and regulation in order to greenlight the priority measures of the administration. This runs counter to the very mandate of the Department to conserve and protect the environment for the present and future of the country.

We call upon the DENR, especially Acting Sec. Cuna to uphold their duty to the public by rejecting all projects that would lead to the degradation of environment and natural resources for the benefit of Washington and the multinational corporations that back the interventionist ambitions of the United States.

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14/07/2026

Stewards and Volunteers for the Earth (SAVE PH) condemns the killing of Dr. Kent E. Carpenter, a renowned American marine biologist, professor, and advocate for the Verde Island passage in his home on Sunday night, July 12.

According to reports, Dr. Carpenter's residence in Barangay Ajong, Sibulan, was forcibly entered by three unidentified men who remain at large, while he and his companion were watching television at around 11:30 p.m.

Dr. Carpenter was a highly respected ichthyologist whose work made significant contributions to marine science and conservation worldwide. Although he conducted research across many regions, he devoted more than five decades to studying the Philippines' marine ecosystems. In 2005, he co-authored the landmark study that identified the Verde Island Passage (VIP) as the "center of the center of global marine shorefish biodiversity,” highlighting its exceptional ecological importance.

Beyond scientific research, Dr. Carpenter was an active advocate for the long-term protection of the Verde Island Passage. He supported efforts to have the biodiversity-rich seascape recognized under the Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System (ENIPAS) and promoted its nomination as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its outstanding global ecological value.

The Verde Island Passage, however, has remained under threat due to the development of liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants and other fossil fuel power projects within the area. For the past few years, projects by Aboitiz Equity Ventures, San Miguel Corporation, First Gen Corporation, and Meralco have heavily affected marine biodiversity and fisherfolk livelihood in the region, despite continued solidarity and pushback from local communities.

Dr. Carpenter was among the scientists and conservation advocates who publicly expressed concern that these developments could threaten one of the world's richest marine ecosystems. We cannot ignore how his death figures in the continued harassment and attacks on researchers, environmental defenders, and ecologically-vulnerable communities across the country.

We call upon the government and all relevant law enforcement agencies to properly investigate and prosecute all parties involved in Dr. Carpenter’s killing. Likewise, we join the call among the growing ranks of people from the Philippines and across the world in fighting against the brewing climate catastrophe and endless destruction of biodiversity, through upholding urgent solutions and interventions in conservation and environmental protection that Dr. Carpenter had devoted his life and work contributing to.

Justice for Dr. Kent E. Carpenter

08/07/2026

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has reported that the Philippines will be suffering under the effects of the Super El Niño until 2027. Millions of Filipinos are already experiencing its effects, with the extreme heat, sudden rain, power and water outages, and extreme weather events such as the incoming Supertyphoon .

We remain vulnerable not only to the short-term effects of climate-related disasters such as flooding, landslides, storm surges, but to the long-term damages this may cause to houses, farms, streets, and whole communities. Farmers and fisherfolk are already expecting major hits to their livelihood that further threaten the situation of food sovereignty in the Philippines.

Meanwhile, the government is yet to manage the points of failure in the energy and utilities sector at a time when widespread intervention is needed to fill in the gaps hollowed out by systemic corruption and incompetence. Furthermore, it remains painfully slow in ushering the transition to renewable energy and sustainable use of natural resources, allowing extractive and destructive practices in fossil fuels, mining, forestry, and land use to proliferate.

Though the national government has recognized the urgent need for climate action, there is still no overarching agenda to address the immediate and long-term effects of phenomena such as Super El Nino and the root cause of the global climate crisis. At this rate, the price ordinary Filipinos must pay for their inaction will not be counted merely in pesos, but in the lives lost and ways of life irreparably ruined.

There is no time better than now to press the government, especially the administration and the legislature, to end their selfish politicking, get their act together, and commit to a national agenda for an ecologically sustainable economy, notably the just transition towards renewable energy.

The youth must stand toe-to-toe against exploitative industries that cause the deterioration of our climate and assert a society that puts the people and the environment over profit and personal gain.

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14/05/2026

Meralco's threats of cracking down on so-called "guerilla" solar installations are gravely concerning, especially given rising power faced by Filipino consumers.

Rooftop solar installations are increasingly becoming the more sought-after solutions for the current energy crisis as renewable energy technology becomes cheaper and more accessible for everyday Filipinos.

However, Meralco, one of the biggest power generators and distributors in the country, has remained adamant in its opposition to these installations by specifically pointing to safety concerns and calling for the implementation of more stringent technical standards.

Meralco is not a regulator. It is a for-profit business who has a stake in maintaining its dominance of the energy market and limiting any competition, including its very own customers.

The Department of Energy and the Energy Regulatory Commission should have the conclusive say on how consumers should approach their own energy choices, especially with regard to affordability and sustainability.

Amidst the onerous fees and costs that Meralco is imposing on its customers, the rising price of fuel and energy generation, and the impending climate catastrophe, Meralco's public pronouncements come off as attempts to quash competition to its monopoly as an electricity provider than as genuine concern for the people it services.

Nonetheless, this does highlight the need for the administration to urgently address the environmental and economic sustainability of our current national energy framework.

The continued reliance on fossil fuels in the Philippines means that profits by utility monopolies like Meralco are derived from processes that have caused great harm to our environment and climate.

We must continue to fight for an immediate and sustainable transition to renewable energy, with ensured support and subsidies for communities to embrace energy alternatives, especially solar energy.

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11/05/2026

Four climate activists were detained and charged with violating the Public Assembly Act of 1985. On the opening of the ASEAN Summit in Cebu, the activists held a silent protest to demand ASEAN leaders to end plastic pollution and reliance on fossil fuels.

The incident proves how insecure President Bongbong Marcos is. Just like his father, he wields Marcosian laws against the people rightfully protesting harmful policies.

Stewards and Volunteers for the Earth calls on the police to drop all charges against the activists. Criminalizing peaceful opposition to exploitative industries that harm the people and planet only heralds a more militant response from the people.

03/05/2026

RENEWABLE ENERGY NOW!🌱

Yesterday, SAVE Ph together with the UP School of Economics Student Council, PUP College of Arts and Letters Student Council, National University Engineering Student Council RTU Astronomy Society, CEED - Center for Energy, Ecology and Development and other student organizations conducted a roundtable discussion on the need for renewable energy in our schools.

We need climate action on all fronts all at once. As students and inheritors of the earth, we have to confront the lack of climate action from government and academic institutions that shape the minds of future generations.

The youth must play a pivotal role by asserting our inalienable right to full and healthy lives. We are in a position to demand from the government and institutions to curb all destructive programs and policies and fight for the people and planet over profit.

28/04/2026

ICYMI: Stewards and Volunteers for the Earth (SAVE Ph) together with the RTU Astronomy Society, RTU Biology Students, Representative from RTU College of Engineering Student Council, Reprensentative from RTU Syzygy - Astrophysics Club, Representative from Rotaract club of RTU and CEED - Center for Energy, Ecology and Development held “A Path Forward” a forum that sparked discussion amongst youth and students on the importance of collectively addressing the energy and climate crisis.

As the Philippines remains dependent on fossil fuel imports, such as oil, from the Middle East, the country is severely impacted by the US-Israel war on Iran.

However, despite the government's declaration of an energy emergency, ordinary Filipinos have felt little to no response from the government to resolve the crisis. Government interventions are limited to one-time and limited fuel subsidies, the promise of suspending excise taxes, and cutting down on face-to-face classes to save up on energy costs.

The price of oil, energy and basic commodities continues to rise which threatens to push millions of working families further down the poverty line. Further, the government’s continued dependence on fossil fuels, whose extraction, production, and distribution contribute to the worsening climate crisis, puts the lives and futures of the people at severe risk.

22/04/2026

On April 22, we celebrate .

Today, we are reminded of the pressing need to address the climate crisis. As the Philippines remains dependent on fossil fuel imports, such as oil, from the Middle East, the country is severely impacted by the US-Israel war on Iran.

Despite President Marcos Jr.’s declaration of the country under a state of national energy emergency, we’ve felt little to no response from the government in resolving the crisis. Government interventions are limited to one-time and limited fuel subsidies, the promise of suspending excise taxes, and shifting classes online to save up on energy costs.

The price of oil, energy and basic commodities continues to rise which threatens to push millions of working families further down the poverty line. Further, the government’s continued dependence on fossil fuels, whose extraction, production, and distribution contribute to the worsening climate crisis, puts the lives and futures of the people at severe risk.

But the youth has a pivotal role in addressing the energy and climate crisis. As inheritors of our planet, let us collectively fight for a just and ecologically sustainable future. We have renewable energy as an alternative to fossil fuels. We must confront the narrative that renewable energy is a long-term solution, rather it is an immediate solution to the crisis we face today in order to protect the Filipino people.

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14/04/2026

: Yesterday, SAVE Ph together with CEED - Center for Energy, Ecology and Development spoke at the Pamanang Alab: a forum on corruption and the climate crisis organized by Puno't Dulo.

Together with students and climate advocates, we talked about the need to campaign for renewable energy especially in our schools amidst the worsening impacts of the climate catastrophe.

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