Carlos H. Conde
@carlosconde.bsky.social
Analyst, researcher, independent consultant on human rights, media and press freedom, civil society, politics in 🇵🇭. Ex-HRW, ex-NYT. | Signal: @carlosconde.11
THE PHILIPPINES' SIERRA MADRE NEEDS TO BE PROTECTED -- EVEN IF IT WORSENS FLOODING
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The Sierra Madre Needs to Be Protected -- Even If It Worsens Flooding
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November 11, 2025 at 12:42 AM
THE PHILIPPINES' SIERRA MADRE NEEDS TO BE PROTECTED -- EVEN IF IT WORSENS FLOODING
YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMeU...
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AS TYPHOON #UWAN #FUNGWONG BATTERS 🇵🇭, here's a reminder that it is not just the forces of nature that devastate us -- folly and greed are just as destructive.
How Abusive Nickel Mining in the Philippines Destroys the Environment -- and People's Lives www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvTr...
How Abusive Nickel Mining in the Philippines Destroys the Environment -- and People's Lives www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvTr...
How Abusive Nickel Mining in the Philippines Destroys the Environment -- and People's Lives
YouTube video by Caloy Conde
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November 9, 2025 at 4:45 AM
AS TYPHOON #UWAN #FUNGWONG BATTERS 🇵🇭, here's a reminder that it is not just the forces of nature that devastate us -- folly and greed are just as destructive.
How Abusive Nickel Mining in the Philippines Destroys the Environment -- and People's Lives www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvTr...
How Abusive Nickel Mining in the Philippines Destroys the Environment -- and People's Lives www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvTr...
November 7, 2025 at 11:06 PM
#TyphoonTino #Kalmaegi #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #NickelMining
Philippines: Communities Should Not Be Sacrificed for Nickel Mining
@ClimateRights International exposes the impact of nickel mining on communities in the Philippines.
Philippines: Communities Should Not Be Sacrificed for Nickel Mining
@ClimateRights International exposes the impact of nickel mining on communities in the Philippines.
November 5, 2025 at 8:32 AM
#TyphoonTino #Kalmaegi #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #NickelMining
Philippines: Communities Should Not Be Sacrificed for Nickel Mining
@ClimateRights International exposes the impact of nickel mining on communities in the Philippines.
Philippines: Communities Should Not Be Sacrificed for Nickel Mining
@ClimateRights International exposes the impact of nickel mining on communities in the Philippines.
This is a recording of the press conference on Nov. 4 in Manila to launch CRI's new report on the impact of nickel mining in the Philippines.
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Philippines: Nickel Mining Causes Rights Abuses, Increases Climate Risks
YouTube video by Climate Rights International
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November 4, 2025 at 8:39 AM
This is a recording of the press conference on Nov. 4 in Manila to launch CRI's new report on the impact of nickel mining in the Philippines.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI1x...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI1x...
Climate Rights International will release today its new report, “Broken Promises: Philippines Nickel Mining Causes Rights Abuses and Increases Climate Vulnerability.”
The report will be available on the CRI website (www.cri.org) at 11am Manila time (GMT+8).
The report will be available on the CRI website (www.cri.org) at 11am Manila time (GMT+8).
November 4, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Climate Rights International will release today its new report, “Broken Promises: Philippines Nickel Mining Causes Rights Abuses and Increases Climate Vulnerability.”
The report will be available on the CRI website (www.cri.org) at 11am Manila time (GMT+8).
The report will be available on the CRI website (www.cri.org) at 11am Manila time (GMT+8).
IN TYPHOON TINO'S PATH
Typhoon Tino is barreling toward eastern Mindanao and is expected to slam into Dinagat Island. Among those that are sure to be hit are nickel mining areas. In this photo taken by Mascariñas Erwin for Climate Rights International, nickel mining operations have
Typhoon Tino is barreling toward eastern Mindanao and is expected to slam into Dinagat Island. Among those that are sure to be hit are nickel mining areas. In this photo taken by Mascariñas Erwin for Climate Rights International, nickel mining operations have
November 3, 2025 at 4:53 AM
IN TYPHOON TINO'S PATH
Typhoon Tino is barreling toward eastern Mindanao and is expected to slam into Dinagat Island. Among those that are sure to be hit are nickel mining areas. In this photo taken by Mascariñas Erwin for Climate Rights International, nickel mining operations have
Typhoon Tino is barreling toward eastern Mindanao and is expected to slam into Dinagat Island. Among those that are sure to be hit are nickel mining areas. In this photo taken by Mascariñas Erwin for Climate Rights International, nickel mining operations have
HAPPENING TOMORROW IN MANILA AT 11AM (GMT+8): Release of a new report by @ClimateRights on how nickel mining in the Philippines causes human rights abuses and increases the country's climate vulnerability.
Livestream:
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Livestream:
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November 3, 2025 at 3:18 AM
HAPPENING TOMORROW IN MANILA AT 11AM (GMT+8): Release of a new report by @ClimateRights on how nickel mining in the Philippines causes human rights abuses and increases the country's climate vulnerability.
Livestream:
Facebook web.facebook.com/events/26765...
LinkedIn lnkd.in/gC9vDQ_3
Livestream:
Facebook web.facebook.com/events/26765...
LinkedIn lnkd.in/gC9vDQ_3
JOURNALIST FRIENDS AND CLIMATE ADVOCATES IN MANILA: Message me if you want to attend this event in person. It will be held at a hotel in Quezon City, Philippines, on Nov. 4 at 10:30am.
With electric vehicles gaining popularity in the Philippines, a cautionary tale.
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GOOD NEWS: The Philippine EV market is booming.
BAD NEWS: Mining the nickel used for EV batteries comes at a cost to the environment and to communities.
This and more will be tackled during...
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GOOD NEWS: The Philippine EV market is booming.
BAD NEWS: Mining the nickel used for EV batteries comes at a cost to the environment and to communities.
This and more will be tackled during...
October 29, 2025 at 10:57 PM
JOURNALIST FRIENDS AND CLIMATE ADVOCATES IN MANILA: Message me if you want to attend this event in person. It will be held at a hotel in Quezon City, Philippines, on Nov. 4 at 10:30am.
With electric vehicles gaining popularity in the Philippines, a cautionary tale.
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GOOD NEWS: The Philippine EV market is booming.
BAD NEWS: Mining the nickel used for EV batteries comes at a cost to the environment and to communities.
This and more will be tackled during...
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GOOD NEWS: The Philippine EV market is booming.
BAD NEWS: Mining the nickel used for EV batteries comes at a cost to the environment and to communities.
This and more will be tackled during...
October 29, 2025 at 10:02 PM
With electric vehicles gaining popularity in the Philippines, a cautionary tale.
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GOOD NEWS: The Philippine EV market is booming.
BAD NEWS: Mining the nickel used for EV batteries comes at a cost to the environment and to communities.
This and more will be tackled during...
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GOOD NEWS: The Philippine EV market is booming.
BAD NEWS: Mining the nickel used for EV batteries comes at a cost to the environment and to communities.
This and more will be tackled during...
Hope you can watch the livestream of Climate Rights International’s report launch and climate crisis forum on Nov. 4 at 1030am. Aside from releasing this report, which details the human rights and vulnerabilities of communities in the Caraga region affected by nickel mining,the panelists and experts
October 28, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Hope you can watch the livestream of Climate Rights International’s report launch and climate crisis forum on Nov. 4 at 1030am. Aside from releasing this report, which details the human rights and vulnerabilities of communities in the Caraga region affected by nickel mining,the panelists and experts
New Climate Rights Intl report out on Nov. 4 detailing how nickel mining in the Philippines threatens human rights and increases climate vulnerability
Livestream on Nov. 4 at 1030am (PST)
www.linkedin.com/events/clima...
www.facebook.com/events/22419...
www.youtube.com/@ClimateRights
Livestream on Nov. 4 at 1030am (PST)
www.linkedin.com/events/clima...
www.facebook.com/events/22419...
www.youtube.com/@ClimateRights
October 27, 2025 at 3:55 AM
New Climate Rights Intl report out on Nov. 4 detailing how nickel mining in the Philippines threatens human rights and increases climate vulnerability
Livestream on Nov. 4 at 1030am (PST)
www.linkedin.com/events/clima...
www.facebook.com/events/22419...
www.youtube.com/@ClimateRights
Livestream on Nov. 4 at 1030am (PST)
www.linkedin.com/events/clima...
www.facebook.com/events/22419...
www.youtube.com/@ClimateRights
ICC vs Duterte: What the Court’s Latest Ruling Means for Victims of the 'Drug War' - YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6Yl...
ICC vs Duterte: What the Court’s Latest Ruling Means for Victims of the 'Drug War'
YouTube video by Caloy Conde
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October 26, 2025 at 12:08 PM
ICC vs Duterte: What the Court’s Latest Ruling Means for Victims of the 'Drug War' - YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6Yl...
The Romualdez/Marcos connection to mining in the Philippines. In today's #OpenTalk episode with Jaybee Garganera of @atm_philippines.
"MINING HELL WEEK": Abusive Nickel Mining Companies, Greedy Political Dynasties, Complicit Govt - YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=bh2q...
"MINING HELL WEEK": Abusive Nickel Mining Companies, Greedy Political Dynasties, Complicit Govt - YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=bh2q...
"MINING HELL WEEK": Abusive Nickel Mining Companies, Greedy Political Dynasties, Complicit Govt
YouTube video by Caloy Conde
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October 21, 2025 at 11:23 AM
The Romualdez/Marcos connection to mining in the Philippines. In today's #OpenTalk episode with Jaybee Garganera of @atm_philippines.
"MINING HELL WEEK": Abusive Nickel Mining Companies, Greedy Political Dynasties, Complicit Govt - YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=bh2q...
"MINING HELL WEEK": Abusive Nickel Mining Companies, Greedy Political Dynasties, Complicit Govt - YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=bh2q...
UPCOMING (Oct. 21, Tuesday, at 12noon) youtu.be/bh2qM3LM0HI
"MINING HELL WEEK": ABUSIVE NICKEL MINING COMPANIES, GREEDY POLITICAL DYNASTIES, COMPLICIT GOVERNMENT
More nickel mining companies are operating in the Philippines on the pretext that nickel -- a so-called transition mineral --
"MINING HELL WEEK": ABUSIVE NICKEL MINING COMPANIES, GREEDY POLITICAL DYNASTIES, COMPLICIT GOVERNMENT
More nickel mining companies are operating in the Philippines on the pretext that nickel -- a so-called transition mineral --
October 21, 2025 at 1:49 AM
UPCOMING (Oct. 21, Tuesday, at 12noon) youtu.be/bh2qM3LM0HI
"MINING HELL WEEK": ABUSIVE NICKEL MINING COMPANIES, GREEDY POLITICAL DYNASTIES, COMPLICIT GOVERNMENT
More nickel mining companies are operating in the Philippines on the pretext that nickel -- a so-called transition mineral --
"MINING HELL WEEK": ABUSIVE NICKEL MINING COMPANIES, GREEDY POLITICAL DYNASTIES, COMPLICIT GOVERNMENT
More nickel mining companies are operating in the Philippines on the pretext that nickel -- a so-called transition mineral --
STREAMING NOW:
How Rappler's journalists are uncovering massive and mind-blowing corruption involving Philippine politicians and public-works contractors.
CITIZEN-POWERED JOURNALISM: RAPPLER'S JOURNOS UNCOVERED THE ZALDY CO & OTHER CORRUPTION SCANDALS www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMhr...
How Rappler's journalists are uncovering massive and mind-blowing corruption involving Philippine politicians and public-works contractors.
CITIZEN-POWERED JOURNALISM: RAPPLER'S JOURNOS UNCOVERED THE ZALDY CO & OTHER CORRUPTION SCANDALS www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMhr...
CITIZEN-POWERED JOURNALISM: HOW RAPPLER'S JOURNOS UNCOVERED THE ZALDY CO & OTHER CORRUPTION SCANDALS
YouTube video by Caloy Conde
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October 17, 2025 at 4:12 AM
STREAMING NOW:
How Rappler's journalists are uncovering massive and mind-blowing corruption involving Philippine politicians and public-works contractors.
CITIZEN-POWERED JOURNALISM: RAPPLER'S JOURNOS UNCOVERED THE ZALDY CO & OTHER CORRUPTION SCANDALS www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMhr...
How Rappler's journalists are uncovering massive and mind-blowing corruption involving Philippine politicians and public-works contractors.
CITIZEN-POWERED JOURNALISM: RAPPLER'S JOURNOS UNCOVERED THE ZALDY CO & OTHER CORRUPTION SCANDALS www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMhr...
UPCOMING (Oct. 17, Friday, 12 noon Manila)
Rappler journalists Lian Buan, Dwight De Leon, and their colleagues in Rappler have broken some of the most important corruption stories in the Philippines in recent months. Their investigations helped to catalyze the anger of Filipinos enough...
Rappler journalists Lian Buan, Dwight De Leon, and their colleagues in Rappler have broken some of the most important corruption stories in the Philippines in recent months. Their investigations helped to catalyze the anger of Filipinos enough...
October 16, 2025 at 10:25 AM
UPCOMING (Oct. 17, Friday, 12 noon Manila)
Rappler journalists Lian Buan, Dwight De Leon, and their colleagues in Rappler have broken some of the most important corruption stories in the Philippines in recent months. Their investigations helped to catalyze the anger of Filipinos enough...
Rappler journalists Lian Buan, Dwight De Leon, and their colleagues in Rappler have broken some of the most important corruption stories in the Philippines in recent months. Their investigations helped to catalyze the anger of Filipinos enough...
THE DPWH IS HARDLY EVER PRESENT IN CONSULTATIONS ON HOW TO SPEND HUNDREDS OF BILLIONS OF CLIMATE-CHANGE FUNDS.
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Watch the episode here:
CORRUPTION WILL WORSEN CLIMATE CRISIS IN THE PHILIPPINES: 80% of ₱1 T Climate Budget Will Go to DPWH - YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLIy...
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Watch the episode here:
CORRUPTION WILL WORSEN CLIMATE CRISIS IN THE PHILIPPINES: 80% of ₱1 T Climate Budget Will Go to DPWH - YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLIy...
October 15, 2025 at 5:40 AM
THE DPWH IS HARDLY EVER PRESENT IN CONSULTATIONS ON HOW TO SPEND HUNDREDS OF BILLIONS OF CLIMATE-CHANGE FUNDS.
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Watch the episode here:
CORRUPTION WILL WORSEN CLIMATE CRISIS IN THE PHILIPPINES: 80% of ₱1 T Climate Budget Will Go to DPWH - YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLIy...
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Watch the episode here:
CORRUPTION WILL WORSEN CLIMATE CRISIS IN THE PHILIPPINES: 80% of ₱1 T Climate Budget Will Go to DPWH - YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLIy...
UPCOMING (Oct. 15, Wednesday, 12pm)
A conversation with Aksyon Klima's John Leo Algo about the climate crisis and how corruption in the DPWH and other parts of the Philippine government will worsen its impact on the country.
Watch here www.youtube.com/@caloyconde starting at 12pm today (PH time).
A conversation with Aksyon Klima's John Leo Algo about the climate crisis and how corruption in the DPWH and other parts of the Philippine government will worsen its impact on the country.
Watch here www.youtube.com/@caloyconde starting at 12pm today (PH time).
October 14, 2025 at 10:55 PM
UPCOMING (Oct. 15, Wednesday, 12pm)
A conversation with Aksyon Klima's John Leo Algo about the climate crisis and how corruption in the DPWH and other parts of the Philippine government will worsen its impact on the country.
Watch here www.youtube.com/@caloyconde starting at 12pm today (PH time).
A conversation with Aksyon Klima's John Leo Algo about the climate crisis and how corruption in the DPWH and other parts of the Philippine government will worsen its impact on the country.
Watch here www.youtube.com/@caloyconde starting at 12pm today (PH time).
HOW GEN Z FILIPINOS DEAL WITH POLITICAL POLARIZATION
Why do Ilocanos remain loyal to the Marcoses even decades after the dictatorship? Why do people love Duterte even after all the rights abuses?
GEN Zs AND THE POLITICS OF EMOTION IN THE PHILIPPINES www.youtube.com/watch?v=egPS...
Why do Ilocanos remain loyal to the Marcoses even decades after the dictatorship? Why do people love Duterte even after all the rights abuses?
GEN Zs AND THE POLITICS OF EMOTION IN THE PHILIPPINES www.youtube.com/watch?v=egPS...
GEN Zs AND THE POLITICS OF EMOTION IN THE PHILIPPINES
YouTube video by Caloy Conde
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October 14, 2025 at 5:23 AM
HOW GEN Z FILIPINOS DEAL WITH POLITICAL POLARIZATION
Why do Ilocanos remain loyal to the Marcoses even decades after the dictatorship? Why do people love Duterte even after all the rights abuses?
GEN Zs AND THE POLITICS OF EMOTION IN THE PHILIPPINES www.youtube.com/watch?v=egPS...
Why do Ilocanos remain loyal to the Marcoses even decades after the dictatorship? Why do people love Duterte even after all the rights abuses?
GEN Zs AND THE POLITICS OF EMOTION IN THE PHILIPPINES www.youtube.com/watch?v=egPS...
IBP’S DUTERTE AWARD SPARKS OUTRAGE
** FLAG's Ted Te on Why It Insults the Legal Profession
When the Integrated Bar of the Philippines awarded former President Rodrigo Duterte the "Golden Pillar of the Law Award," the backlash was immediate and intense.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa2b...
** FLAG's Ted Te on Why It Insults the Legal Profession
When the Integrated Bar of the Philippines awarded former President Rodrigo Duterte the "Golden Pillar of the Law Award," the backlash was immediate and intense.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa2b...
IBP’S DUTERTE AWARD SPARKS OUTRAGE | FLAG's Ted Te on Why It Insults the Legal Profession
YouTube video by Caloy Conde
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October 13, 2025 at 5:26 AM
IBP’S DUTERTE AWARD SPARKS OUTRAGE
** FLAG's Ted Te on Why It Insults the Legal Profession
When the Integrated Bar of the Philippines awarded former President Rodrigo Duterte the "Golden Pillar of the Law Award," the backlash was immediate and intense.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa2b...
** FLAG's Ted Te on Why It Insults the Legal Profession
When the Integrated Bar of the Philippines awarded former President Rodrigo Duterte the "Golden Pillar of the Law Award," the backlash was immediate and intense.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa2b...
“The award is tone-deaf and deeply offensive. No lawyer, no matter the circumstance, should extol a fellow lawyer who has demonstrated his brutal capacity to undermine and violate the law” -- Carlos Conde
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‘Tone-deaf’ legal service award for Philippines’ Duterte ignites anger
The award has angered critics who say it is ‘deeply offensive’ to the victims of the former president’s drug war.
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October 11, 2025 at 1:17 AM
“The award is tone-deaf and deeply offensive. No lawyer, no matter the circumstance, should extol a fellow lawyer who has demonstrated his brutal capacity to undermine and violate the law” -- Carlos Conde
www.scmp.com/week-asia/po...
www.scmp.com/week-asia/po...
ICC PRE-TRIAL CHAMBER JUNKS DUTERTE REQUEST FOR INTERIM RELEASE
TLDR: Releasing him, it said, poses a threat to witnesses and he could obstruct or endanger ICC proceedings.
www.icc-cpi.int/court-record...
TLDR: Releasing him, it said, poses a threat to witnesses and he could obstruct or endanger ICC proceedings.
www.icc-cpi.int/court-record...
Public redacted version of “Decision on the Defence’s ‘Urgent Request for Interim Release’ and ‘Renewed Request for Interim Release’”, 26 September 2025, ICC-01/21-01/25-282-Conf
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October 10, 2025 at 9:42 AM
ICC PRE-TRIAL CHAMBER JUNKS DUTERTE REQUEST FOR INTERIM RELEASE
TLDR: Releasing him, it said, poses a threat to witnesses and he could obstruct or endanger ICC proceedings.
www.icc-cpi.int/court-record...
TLDR: Releasing him, it said, poses a threat to witnesses and he could obstruct or endanger ICC proceedings.
www.icc-cpi.int/court-record...