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The Hydropower Plan Was Shelved. The Complaints Against the Kids Who Opposed It Weren't.

Youth climate organizers in Manila and Baguio spent early 2026 fighting red-tags over China-linked dams. The criminal files are outliving the projects.

by Jose Dela Cruz

Updated July 14, 2026

by Jose Dela Cruz

Updated July 14, 2026

Aerial view of the lush green landscape surrounding Mount Apo, Davao City, Philippines.

The Geothermal Lease Went Back on the Shelf. The Case Files on the Volunteers Stayed Open.

by Jose Dela Cruz

July 17, 2026

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A Facebook Post About the Tagoloan Now Reads Like Evidence in a Cyber-Libel File

by Jose Dela Cruz

July 10, 2026

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Bacolod's Campus Paper Lost Its Adviser the Week After the WPS Rally Coverage Ran

by Jose Dela Cruz

July 09, 2026

A bustling market in Baguio City with vendors and shoppers, showcasing fresh vegetables and vibrant atmosphere.

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Baguio Vendors Read the MOA and Found Their Consent Written In Before They Spoke

by Jose Dela Cruz

July 08, 2026

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The Hydropower Plan Was Shelved. The Complaints Against the Kids Who Opposed It Weren't.

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The Geothermal Lease Went Back on the Shelf. The Case Files on the Volunteers Stayed Open.

A Facebook Post About the Tagoloan Now Reads Like Evidence in a Cyber-Libel File

Bacolod's Campus Paper Lost Its Adviser the Week After the WPS Rally Coverage Ran

Baguio Vendors Read the MOA and Found Their Consent Written In Before They Spoke