Legal Rights and Natural Resources Center - FoE Philippines
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Campaigning with Indigenous and frontline communities in securing their rights to land, resources, and self-determination. Through legal action, research, and advocacy, we challenge environmental exploitation and advance climate justice. lrcksk.org
The Indigenous Peoples’ Month commemorates the Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act (IPRA), a landmark legislation enactthat sought to redress the historical injustices experienced by indigenous communities in the Philippines.
October 30, 2025 at 7:39 AM
The Indigenous Peoples’ Month commemorates the Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act (IPRA), a landmark legislation enactthat sought to redress the historical injustices experienced by indigenous communities in the Philippines.
“The culpability of those who have contributed the most to–and earned the most from–this planetary catastrophe is long overdue,” said Atty. Roset.
The campaign in support of The Odette Case was initiated together with Greenpeace Philippines, Philippine Movement for Climate Justice, and Uplift UK.
The campaign in support of The Odette Case was initiated together with Greenpeace Philippines, Philippine Movement for Climate Justice, and Uplift UK.
October 23, 2025 at 11:58 AM
“The culpability of those who have contributed the most to–and earned the most from–this planetary catastrophe is long overdue,” said Atty. Roset.
The campaign in support of The Odette Case was initiated together with Greenpeace Philippines, Philippine Movement for Climate Justice, and Uplift UK.
The campaign in support of The Odette Case was initiated together with Greenpeace Philippines, Philippine Movement for Climate Justice, and Uplift UK.
Senior Legal Fellow Atty. Ryan Roset said: “as world leaders dawdle with just transition in their gilded offices, it is the fisherfolk, the indigenous cultural communities, the farmers, women and children, low-income and vulnerable communities, who are left to grapple with its devastating effects.”
October 23, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Senior Legal Fellow Atty. Ryan Roset said: “as world leaders dawdle with just transition in their gilded offices, it is the fisherfolk, the indigenous cultural communities, the farmers, women and children, low-income and vulnerable communities, who are left to grapple with its devastating effects.”
The Legal Rights and Natural Resources Center / Friends of the Earth Philippines supported climate survivors of Super Typhoon Odette who have just issued a notice to sue to British oil giant Shell, one of the world’s biggest fossil fuel corporations, over their role in driving the climate crisis.
October 23, 2025 at 11:58 AM
The Legal Rights and Natural Resources Center / Friends of the Earth Philippines supported climate survivors of Super Typhoon Odette who have just issued a notice to sue to British oil giant Shell, one of the world’s biggest fossil fuel corporations, over their role in driving the climate crisis.
It’s time to hold climate polluters to account.
October 23, 2025 at 11:58 AM
It’s time to hold climate polluters to account.
We urge the Office of the President to compel the DENR to revise its FOI Manual and allow the disclosure of reports and studies related to mining and other exploration projects.
Read the petition: www.lrcksk.org/post/a-call-...
Read the petition: www.lrcksk.org/post/a-call-...
October 3, 2025 at 5:51 AM
We urge the Office of the President to compel the DENR to revise its FOI Manual and allow the disclosure of reports and studies related to mining and other exploration projects.
Read the petition: www.lrcksk.org/post/a-call-...
Read the petition: www.lrcksk.org/post/a-call-...
A Call for a Genuine Freedom of Information Policy
We join environmental, human rights and grassroots organizations in calling for the amendment of the Freedom of Information Manual (FOI) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
We join environmental, human rights and grassroots organizations in calling for the amendment of the Freedom of Information Manual (FOI) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
October 3, 2025 at 5:51 AM
A Call for a Genuine Freedom of Information Policy
We join environmental, human rights and grassroots organizations in calling for the amendment of the Freedom of Information Manual (FOI) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
We join environmental, human rights and grassroots organizations in calling for the amendment of the Freedom of Information Manual (FOI) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
Here are excerpts from the reportage of Rappler's Iya Gozum on the encroachment of coal mining linked to San Miguel Corporation into the Lumad tribe's long-contested ancestral domain.
Read the full story here: www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in...
#CoalFree #TheFutureIsIndigenous
Read the full story here: www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in...
#CoalFree #TheFutureIsIndigenous
October 3, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Here are excerpts from the reportage of Rappler's Iya Gozum on the encroachment of coal mining linked to San Miguel Corporation into the Lumad tribe's long-contested ancestral domain.
Read the full story here: www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in...
#CoalFree #TheFutureIsIndigenous
Read the full story here: www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in...
#CoalFree #TheFutureIsIndigenous
From coffee to coal, the right to land has been a long, arduous process for the Taboli Manobos of Lake Sebu, South Cotabato.
October 3, 2025 at 5:30 AM
From coffee to coal, the right to land has been a long, arduous process for the Taboli Manobos of Lake Sebu, South Cotabato.
"Coal mining represents the worst driver of the climate crisis as it perpetuates not only the continued production and consumption of fossil fuel that causes global heating, but also destroys forest carbon sinks and worsens the flooding crisis," said Leon Dulce, CSL coordinator of LRC.
September 25, 2025 at 5:28 AM
"Coal mining represents the worst driver of the climate crisis as it perpetuates not only the continued production and consumption of fossil fuel that causes global heating, but also destroys forest carbon sinks and worsens the flooding crisis," said Leon Dulce, CSL coordinator of LRC.
We put a spotlight on the #SolarVillages of the Taboli Manobo people in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, which is threatened by a 19,000-hectare coal mining corridor linked to San Miguel Corporation.
September 25, 2025 at 5:28 AM
We put a spotlight on the #SolarVillages of the Taboli Manobo people in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, which is threatened by a 19,000-hectare coal mining corridor linked to San Miguel Corporation.
We joined more than 500 youth and civil society advocates in the PH leg of the global #DrawTheLine day of action in the Polytechnic University of the Philippines last September 19.
September 25, 2025 at 5:28 AM
We joined more than 500 youth and civil society advocates in the PH leg of the global #DrawTheLine day of action in the Polytechnic University of the Philippines last September 19.
It's time we stand for #PeoplePowered Solutions! We drew the line on coal mining and power, and pledged to hold the line for people and planet.
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September 25, 2025 at 5:28 AM
It's time we stand for #PeoplePowered Solutions! We drew the line on coal mining and power, and pledged to hold the line for people and planet.
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🌳Native Trees, Indigenous Voices.✊🏽 A ceremonial exchange of native Nato, Tambis, and Batobato tree seedlings was led by indigenous Taboli Manobo communities, together with other indigenous and civil society groups in solidarity with them, last July 30 in South Cotabato. #TheFutureIsIndigenous
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September 21, 2025 at 3:34 AM
🌳Native Trees, Indigenous Voices.✊🏽 A ceremonial exchange of native Nato, Tambis, and Batobato tree seedlings was led by indigenous Taboli Manobo communities, together with other indigenous and civil society groups in solidarity with them, last July 30 in South Cotabato. #TheFutureIsIndigenous
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NO to plundering the climate! ✊🏾🌎
A peso plundered is a life lost.
Nakikiisa sa panawagan ng bayan: Penagutin!
#ClimateJustice #PASStheCLIMAbill!
A peso plundered is a life lost.
Nakikiisa sa panawagan ng bayan: Penagutin!
#ClimateJustice #PASStheCLIMAbill!
September 21, 2025 at 3:29 AM
NO to plundering the climate! ✊🏾🌎
A peso plundered is a life lost.
Nakikiisa sa panawagan ng bayan: Penagutin!
#ClimateJustice #PASStheCLIMAbill!
A peso plundered is a life lost.
Nakikiisa sa panawagan ng bayan: Penagutin!
#ClimateJustice #PASStheCLIMAbill!
Bp. Casicas et al. v. E.S. Bersamin et al. is finally proceeding forthwith!
September 12, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Bp. Casicas et al. v. E.S. Bersamin et al. is finally proceeding forthwith!
The passage of the fiscal regime bill is one of many signals from the Marcos Jr administration for opening up the Philippines to more mining.
Read the Center's full statement here: www.lrcksk.org/post/stateme...
Read the Center's full statement here: www.lrcksk.org/post/stateme...
September 9, 2025 at 1:38 AM
The passage of the fiscal regime bill is one of many signals from the Marcos Jr administration for opening up the Philippines to more mining.
Read the Center's full statement here: www.lrcksk.org/post/stateme...
Read the Center's full statement here: www.lrcksk.org/post/stateme...
Over 400 citizens from across Nueva Vizcaya expressed opposition to mining projects operating within the watershed areas of the province during a forum held at the St. Louis College in Nueva Vizcaya,
September 4, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Over 400 citizens from across Nueva Vizcaya expressed opposition to mining projects operating within the watershed areas of the province during a forum held at the St. Louis College in Nueva Vizcaya,
Leaders and civil society raised alarm over the risks posed by mining and land-use changes to the province’s forest-rich watersheds.
September 4, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Leaders and civil society raised alarm over the risks posed by mining and land-use changes to the province’s forest-rich watersheds.
An #IndigenousForestFuture - this was the theme of the 2025 State of Indigenous Peoples Address (SIPA) held last July 28-30 in the Kabulnan Watershed in South Cotabato. As we commemorate today the #IndigenousPeoplesday, we share some highlights that emerged from #SIPA2025. #IDWIP #WeAreIndigenous
August 9, 2025 at 4:40 AM
An #IndigenousForestFuture - this was the theme of the 2025 State of Indigenous Peoples Address (SIPA) held last July 28-30 in the Kabulnan Watershed in South Cotabato. As we commemorate today the #IndigenousPeoplesday, we share some highlights that emerged from #SIPA2025. #IDWIP #WeAreIndigenous
📅 On August 5, 1981, the Philippines became the first ASEAN country to ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), widely known as the international bill of rights for women.
August 5, 2025 at 4:24 AM
📅 On August 5, 1981, the Philippines became the first ASEAN country to ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), widely known as the international bill of rights for women.
The upcoming #SONA2025 should speak of the state of indigenous peoples, and indigenous climate solutions, such as the Manobò’s community-led reforestations and
July 28, 2025 at 3:19 AM
The upcoming #SONA2025 should speak of the state of indigenous peoples, and indigenous climate solutions, such as the Manobò’s community-led reforestations and
The Manobò people of Mt. Kalatungan have long safeguarded their environment through ancestral knowledge and practical conservation practices.
However, the emergence of deforestation, logging, and commercial encroachments has led to environmental collapse, leaving citizens and cities vulnerable.
However, the emergence of deforestation, logging, and commercial encroachments has led to environmental collapse, leaving citizens and cities vulnerable.
July 28, 2025 at 3:19 AM
The Manobò people of Mt. Kalatungan have long safeguarded their environment through ancestral knowledge and practical conservation practices.
However, the emergence of deforestation, logging, and commercial encroachments has led to environmental collapse, leaving citizens and cities vulnerable.
However, the emergence of deforestation, logging, and commercial encroachments has led to environmental collapse, leaving citizens and cities vulnerable.
The legal battle against OceanaGold's mine continues!
Environmental advocates expressed continuing support over the petition to cancel the renewal of Australian-Canadian mining firm OceanaGold’s Financial or Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA)
Environmental advocates expressed continuing support over the petition to cancel the renewal of Australian-Canadian mining firm OceanaGold’s Financial or Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA)
June 26, 2025 at 3:22 AM
The legal battle against OceanaGold's mine continues!
Environmental advocates expressed continuing support over the petition to cancel the renewal of Australian-Canadian mining firm OceanaGold’s Financial or Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA)
Environmental advocates expressed continuing support over the petition to cancel the renewal of Australian-Canadian mining firm OceanaGold’s Financial or Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA)
The following are recent conflicts that demonstrate the violence indigenous peoples face–and where mechanisms for safeguards and justice are urgently needed.
#IndigenousRights
#DefendTheDefenders
#IndigenousRights
#DefendTheDefenders
June 5, 2025 at 9:45 AM
The following are recent conflicts that demonstrate the violence indigenous peoples face–and where mechanisms for safeguards and justice are urgently needed.
#IndigenousRights
#DefendTheDefenders
#IndigenousRights
#DefendTheDefenders