Hoping to make a united stand, advocates held the strike in 15 cities in the Philippines to amplify the call to action on environmental issues affecting their respective areas.In Metro Manila, young ecological justice advocates gathered in Morayta, España, and the Mendiola Peace Arch to urge political leaders and Filipinos to take action on climate issues.the construction of a gym at Arroceros Park – a 2.
Acknowledging that climate action can also stem from the people, Kabataan Representative Sarah Elago challenged the youth to resist plans and proposals made by the government that could greatly affect the environment. Ang boses na ito sa lansangan na naipakita natin ngayong araw, ay kinakailangang makarating sa may kapangyarihan.
NON-NEGOTIABLE. Youth groups troop to the streets to join the nationwide Climate Youth Strike PH in Morayta, Manila near FEU High School. Photo by Cherline Trajano/RapplerYouth for Climate Hope in Bacolod City kicked off the discussion through an interactive community event calledat the Bacolod Public Plaza, discussing environmental issues in compelling and innovative ways such as through art, music, and storytelling.
It was through Y4CH that the youth of Negros Occidental triumphed in their fight against the use of coal as an energy source in the province. “We must do more than just clean up drives and tree-planting. We need to create sustainable solutions to help the environment, and we can strengthen this call if the government is involved," YLEAF co-founder Ronan Renz Napoto said.
Bacolod read a letter for a signature campaign before the Tacloban youth, where they pledged their essential role in nation-building. The letter was later on forwarded to the office of Vice Mayor Jerry Yaokasin.
Si Bikoy daw muna, sayang naman yun script na ginagawa nila eh.