Greenpeace Philippines joined Navotas fishers and community members in a protest in Brgy. Bagumbayan North, Navotas City, ahead of the SONA, demanding that Marcos protect Filipinos from worsening extreme heat and other climate impacts.

Navotas residents call for stronger climate action and environmental protection. [photo credit: Jilson Tiu | Greenpeace]

Flames, Empty Pails Send a Blunt Message

Protesters wore flame-shaped headpieces and carried empty water pails to symbolize intensifying heat and the growing threat of water insecurity. They gathered around a giant thermometer installation and unfurled a banner reading “Init na nakaka-stress, aksyunan mo naman, Pres!” — a direct call for urgent climate action and greater accountability.

“Development means little if Filipinos continue to suffer from worsening extreme heat and climate change,” said Greenpeace Philippines Climate Campaigner Jefferson Chua. “As the President delivers his SONA, he must show that his administration is prepared to place people’s welfare and environmental protection at the heart of national development, rather than continuing to favor polluters and corporate interests.”

The protest lands days after the release of a Heat Stress Report that found significant gaps in the country’s response to extreme heat, despite its serious toll on public health, livelihoods, food security, and local economies. Drawing from focus group discussions with frontline communities across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, the report found government responses remain fragmented and inadequate. It called for stronger climate adaptation, greater protection for vulnerable sectors, and the immediate passage of the Climate Accountability (CLIMA) Bill.

Greenpeace Pushes Marcos to Certify CLIMA Bill

Greenpeace said the report’s findings underscore the urgent need to align the country’s development agenda with climate resilience. With communities already grappling with escalating climate impacts, the group argues the government cannot keep pursuing policies and projects that deepen environmental degradation and climate risk — including continued fossil fuel expansion and resource-intensive developments like the proposed Pax Silica initiative.

“The true measure of development is not how many projects are launched or investments are secured, but whether communities are safer, healthier, and more resilient,” Chua said. “No Filipino should have to pay for development with their health, livelihood, or access to water. The government should invest in solutions that prioritize well-being and resilience instead of pursuing projects that place even greater pressure on our environment and natural resources.”

Greenpeace is urging Marcos to certify the CLIMA Bill as urgent in the incoming legislative agenda. The measure would require major polluters to pay their fair share for the climate harms they’ve caused, helping finance climate adaptation and address the loss and damage already being felt by frontline communities. The group also called on the administration to accelerate a just and equitable transition away from fossil fuels and ensure future development policies reinforce the country’s climate resilience.

“This SONA must mark a turning point,” Chua added. “President Marcos must commit to a development agenda that’s grounded in climate accountability, and ensures that major polluters are held accountable for the harm they have caused. Justice in an era of climate crisis must be non-negotiable.”

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Greenpeace Philippines and the National Anti-Poverty Commission – Victims of Disasters and Calamities (NAPC-VDC) jointly launched “Here Comes the Sun: Climate Justice-based Recommendations for Protecting Communities from Extreme Heat” on Tuesday, a report that lays bare the policy and governance gaps holding back the country’s response to dangerous heat while pushing for the immediate passage of House Bill 4420, or the Climate Accountability Bill (CLIMA Bill).

Climate advocates urge polluters to bear the costs of climate-related loss and damage. [photo credit: Alecs Ongcal]

The findings, drawn from seven focus group discussions held in Navotas, Bataan, Laguna, Siargao, Eastern Samar, Tacloban City, and Cadiz City, were presented during a media forum in Quezon City attended by environmental activists, grassroots organizations, experts, and government representatives.

Fisherfolk on the Frontlines of a Worsening Crisis

At the heart of the report is a case study of 71 fisherfolk across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, a sector that consistently ranks among the poorest of the country’s 14 basic sectors. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), fisherfolk face a poverty incidence of roughly 27.4% to 30.6%, nearly double the national baseline of 15.1%. The report shows how worsening extreme heat is compounding that vulnerability, threatening the health, livelihoods, and overall wellbeing of fishing communities already living on the margins.

The report found that while the Philippine government does have existing policies and programs that treat heat as a trigger for response, there is no single overarching policy that addresses heat stress as a holistic, standalone crisis. Disaster response and climate financing tied to heat stress remain scattered across different sectors, the report notes, limiting the government’s ability to act effectively. Critical gaps also persist in treating heat stress as a genuine climate justice issue, one that demands coordinated and properly funded responses rather than piecemeal fixes.

Who Foots the Bill? Report Pushes for Polluters to Pay

The report also confronts a question that’s becoming harder to avoid: Who should pay for the mounting costs of heat-related loss and damage? Right now, much of that financial burden falls on the public and the Philippine government, a dynamic that risks deepening the country’s public debt while letting the world’s biggest climate polluters off the hook.

With extreme heat events growing more frequent and intense due to climate change, compounded by the ongoing El Niño phenomenon, the report calls on the government to act urgently on several fronts. It urges the national government to fulfill its obligations under the International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion (ICJAO) on state responsibility for climate change, including prioritizing the recently filed House Resolution 1074 and developing scientifically defined criteria for declaring a state of imminent disaster. It also calls on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to certify as urgent a climate-lensed Magna Carta of Workers in the Informal Economy (MACWIE) Bill alongside the CLIMA Bill, the latter specifically designed to make climate polluters pay.

Beyond legislation, the report pushes for a broader shift in governance, moving past simply “mainstreaming” climate concerns and toward fully integrated mechanisms for addressing extreme heat across sectors. It also calls for recentering human rights and human wellbeing as the core organizing principles behind any government response to heat stress, and for climate financing that’s grounded in justice and reparations, ensuring those most responsible for the climate crisis are the ones who bear its costs.

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The five-tiered race drew a mix of running enthusiasts, run club members, elite athletes, fun runners, and even members of the media running community, all racing across 3K, 5K, 10K, and 21K distances, plus a 1K Dog Run for four-legged participants. Edgardo Panopio and Lorely Magalona topped the 21K category, while Jomm Lacanilao-Gay and Patrice Quiday ruled the 10K. John Mark Balogo and Ira Alvaro claimed the 5K title, Jessi Valentine and Danielle Sophia won the 3K, and Moises Calastravo crossed first in the 1K Dog Run alongside his dog, Onzi.

The Vermosa Green Run featured races from 3K to 21K along with a 1K Dog Run.

But for organizers, the real victory wasn’t just who crossed the finish line first — it was what the race left behind.

Every Registration Plants a Seed for the Future

This year, the Vermosa Green Run leaned harder into its environmental mission by encouraging corporate and group registrations. Groups of 10 who signed up were automatically enrolled in the Haribon Foundation’s Forests for Life Movement, a nationwide initiative that restores degraded forests using native tree species through a science-based rainforestation approach.

The impact of those registrations is already taking root. “Our partnership with the Haribon Foundation is a cornerstone of why we do this. Over the past few editions, the funds raised have gone directly into Haribon’s Adopt-a-Seedling and rainforestation programs. For this milestone 5th edition, we were overwhelmed by registrations where we attracted many groups of 10. That means hundreds of new native trees will be nurtured directly because of our runners’ strides today. Crossing the finish line is fantastic, but knowing your team left a lasting ecological legacy is the real victory,” said Letty Oh-Nañagas, Vermosa Marketing Manager.

Beneficiaries of this year’s race included the Haribon Foundation, Takbo Kabitenyo, and Pawssion Project, reflecting the event’s three-pronged advocacy: ecosystem conservation, active lifestyles paired with youth sports development, and animal welfare.

From Plastic Bottles to Race-Day Gear

The sustainability push extended well beyond tree planting. Runners were encouraged to donate used plastic bottles as part of the event, with those bottles later turned over to Makati Development Corporation (MDC) for upcycling into eco-bricks used in sustainable construction at Ayala Land projects.

The race gear itself carried the same message. Runners’ singlets, finisher shirts, and even the dog bandanas handed out for the 1K Dog Run were manufactured entirely from recycled PET bottles, transforming plastic waste into wearable sportswear.

“We wanted our runners to experience sustainability both literally and symbolically. This year, we offered a discount for donating used PET bottles, and the community supported this! Celebrating our landmark fifth consecutive year, the energy across our 3K, 5K, 10K, 21K tracks, and 1K Dog Run was unmatched. Seeing families, elite athletes, and pet lovers come together at the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub shows that our community’s passion for fitness is deeply intertwined with environmental action,” said Lani Tan, General Manager of the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub, where the race was held.

Tan added that organizers are already looking to grow the event’s reach in future editions. “Looking ahead, our goal is to continue scaling this impact. While Vermosa remains our flagship home because of its expansive, nature-forward open spaces, we are constantly exploring deeper corporate and community partnerships. We want to bring more runners into the fold each year, proving that active, high-performance lifestyles can be completely sustainable,” she said.

The fifth edition of the Vermosa Green Run was supported by Oishi, Merrell, Pocari, Salonpas, Booster C, Fitbar, Gatsby, Milo, Apex, Topbreed, Dunsk Kuhner, Baby Boo, Chef Special, Entrée Gourmet Pet Treats, Saint Roche, The Gourmet Specialist, Zert, and Wonderpaw.

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The nearly two-metre-tall sculpture will make its official debut during the opening ceremony of this year’s Nordea Open on July 5 before being displayed and auctioned throughout the tournament. Created by Swedish wildlife and nature conservation organisation The Perfect World Foundation, the initiative aims to show how sport can help drive environmental awareness while supporting meaningful conservation projects.

Used tennis balls have been transformed into a one-of-a-kind elephant artwork.

Tennis Balls Become Conservation Symbol

The elephant sculpture was created using every tennis ball used during the 2025 Nordea Open, making it a one-of-a-kind piece that highlights the growing need to reduce sporting waste. According to The Perfect World Foundation, an estimated 325 million tennis balls are discarded worldwide each year, despite being used for only a short period.

The project forms part of the organisation’s Biodiversity Match initiative, which encourages businesses, sporting events and individuals to explore creative ways of supporting wildlife conservation while giving discarded materials a new purpose.

“Most tennis balls are used for only a very short period before being discarded. We wanted to create something that captures people’s imagination while making a real difference for wildlife,” said Ragnhild Jacobsson, CEO and Co-Founder of The Perfect World Foundation.

The sculpture has already attracted international attention after being showcased in Times Square in New York, further expanding awareness of the campaign beyond the tennis community.

Auction Aims To Protect Wildlife

During this year’s Nordea Open, several tennis players are expected to sign the elephant sculpture before it is auctioned to the highest bidder. The winning buyer will also receive the unique opportunity to name the artwork.

Proceeds from the auction will support orphaned elephant calves as well as Små Lirare, a Swedish youth sports programme, allowing the project to benefit both wildlife conservation and grassroots sport.

“This sculpture is made from every tennis ball used during the 2025 Nordea Open, making it truly one of a kind. During this year’s tournament, several players will also sign it, and the winning bidder will have the unique opportunity to name the elephant sculpture. We hope many companies and individuals will take part in the auction so that together we can raise funds to support orphaned elephant calves and the youth sports programme Små Lirare,” Jacobsson said.

The Perfect World Foundation said it is already in discussions with several international tennis tournaments about expanding the initiative. The long-term goal is to create more wildlife sculptures from used tennis balls, inspiring the global sports community to combine sustainability with conservation and generate lasting support for biodiversity projects around the world.

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In a music landscape flooded with label-engineered features and trend-chasing collabs, “One of a Kind” does something genuinely rare: it earns its title.

More than 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa still live without electricity. That number is staggering on its own — but what makes it genuinely alarming is how long it has resisted every attempt to move it. Decades of public financing, international aid, and government-led infrastructure programs have made a dent, but not nearly enough of one. Now, something is shifting. Uganda’s Amari Power Transmission Project — the first privately financed independent transmission project on the continent to reach financial close — has just signaled that a new era of energy investment in Africa is not coming. It is already here.

The Milestone That Unlocks the Floodgates

For years, grid infrastructure in Africa was considered too risky, too complex, and too politically entangled for private capital to touch. Generation projects attracted developers. Transmission did not. The Amari Power Transmission Project breaks that assumption wide open — and the significance of that cannot be overstated.

When a first-of-its-kind deal reaches financial close, it does not just build one project. It writes the blueprint for the next hundred. It proves the risk is manageable, the returns are real, and the regulatory frameworks can hold. For investors who have been watching Africa’s power sector from a cautious distance, Uganda’s milestone is the proof of concept they have been waiting for. For the continent, it is the beginning of what could be the most consequential infrastructure build-out of the 21st century.

South Africa is moving in the same direction, pushing ahead with wholesale electricity market reforms and long-term transmission expansion plans that are systematically opening the door to greater private sector participation. Taken together, these developments point to a continent-wide rethink of how power infrastructure gets built and who gets to build it — a shift from state-dependent models to bankable, investor-ready frameworks that can scale.

All-In: Why Africa’s Multi-Resource Strategy Is Its Smartest Bet Yet

The transmission breakthrough matters, but it is only one piece of a much larger picture. African governments are no longer waiting for a single silver-bullet solution to the energy access crisis. Instead, they are pursuing a deliberate, all-in strategy — leveraging natural gas, utility-scale solar, wind, hydropower, mini-grids, off-grid systems, and emerging technologies like green hydrogen simultaneously. The goal is clear: end energy poverty by 2030.

Natural gas remains a critical anchor, providing the flexible, dispatchable generation that intermittent renewables cannot yet fully replace. The African Development Bank has put $20 million on the table to de-risk green hydrogen pilot projects, betting on the long game. Regional power pools are advancing cross-border electricity trade through harmonized regulatory frameworks that would have seemed aspirational just five years ago. And Mission 300 — the landmark electrification initiative led by the World Bank and the AfDB — has already connected more than 50 million people across the continent.

All of these threads are set to converge at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026, where the newly launched Power Africa Today conference will bring together utility executives, policymakers, investors, developers, and technology providers to turn momentum into bankable projects. The platform is explicitly designed to do what the sector has historically struggled with: align generation expansion, transmission build-out, financing innovation, and regional market integration into system-wide solutions that actually close the gap.

“Africa’s pathway to ending energy poverty will require every available resource working together,” said NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber. “Natural gas, renewables, hydropower and existing power assets including coal and oil each have a role to play in delivering reliable electricity, supporting industrialization and improving quality of life across the continent.”

The math is brutal. Six hundred million people. Less than a decade to 2030. But for the first time, the financing models, the regulatory frameworks, and the investor appetite are beginning to align. Uganda’s Amari project did not just build a transmission line. It built the case that Africa’s energy future is fundable — and that changes everything.

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Set within the sprawling Vermosa Estate in Imus, Cavite, this year’s event highlights how simple everyday actions can collectively reduce environmental impact while supporting ecosystem preservation and animal welfare.

Organizers believe runners can play an important role in protecting the planet by adopting environmentally responsible practices before, during and after race day.

Race Promotes Greener Habits

Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub General Manager Lani Tan said the event aims to inspire runners to incorporate sustainable habits into their regular training and competition routines.

Participants are encouraged to bring reusable hydration bottles or collapsible cups, properly segregate waste, dispose of trash responsibly and even pick up litter whenever possible along the race route.

“Using reusable hydration bottles or collapsible cups, properly segregating waste, picking up litter along the route or whenever possible, and using designated disposal areas are simple habits that can easily be incorporated into training and race-day routines,” Tan said.

Green Run participants can also donate used plastic bottles in exchange for a ₱100 discount on their registration fee.

The collected bottles will be recycled into eco bricks that Ayala Land plans to use as construction materials for future development projects.

Race organizers have also ensured this year’s official singlets, finisher shirts and dog bandanas are manufactured using recycled PET bottles, reinforcing the event’s commitment to reducing plastic waste.

“Wearing planet-friendly gear on race day is a shared badge of honor that shows we are actively investing in the preservation of the environment that sustains our active lifestyles,” Tan added.

More Than a Running Event

Beyond completing the race, organizers hope participants continue practicing sustainable habits long after crossing the finish line.

Tan said the ultimate goal is to inspire lasting changes in daily behavior by encouraging mindful consumption, active recycling and greater respect for public spaces and the environment.

The 2026 edition features race categories covering 3K, 5K, 10K and 21K distances, along with a 1K Dog Run designed for pet owners and animal lovers.

Green Run 2026 also supports the Haribon Foundation, Takbo Kabitenyo and Pawssion Project while receiving backing from partners including Oishi, Merrell, Pocari, Salonpas, Booster C, Fitbar, Gatsby, Milo, Apex, Topbreed, Dunsk Kuhner, Baby Boo, Chef Special, Entrée Gourmet Pet Treats, Saint Roche, The Gourmet Specialist, Zert and Wonderpaw.

Organizers hope the annual event continues reminding participants that meaningful environmental change often begins with small, consistent choices that become lifelong habits.

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The demonstration took place outside the ACEF 2026 venue with community representatives and activists confronting a symbolic kraken installation. Organizers said the structure represented the Bank’s “system of energy capture,” with tentacles symbolizing fossil fuels, mining, waste-to-energy, nuclear energy, and financial control over energy systems. The protest combined visual performance with political messaging aimed at global development finance. It also drew attention to long-standing disputes over energy policy in Asia.

Kraken protest targets ADB energy policies

Activists dismantled parts of the installation during the protest to symbolize resistance against what they described as destructive energy systems. They argued that ADB-backed projects have contributed to energy insecurity, environmental damage, and rising inequality across the region. According to Elle Bartolome of the Philippine Movement for Climate Justice, communities have been locked into decades of harmful development. She said the energy crisis is structurally created through long-term lending and fossil fuel dependence.

Bartolome further criticized ongoing coal and fossil fuel projects in the Philippines, citing communities in Cebu and Zambales as examples of prolonged environmental and health struggles. She said many affected communities continue to seek justice without resolution despite years of advocacy. Her statement emphasized that energy development has often prioritized financing structures over public welfare. It also linked local struggles to broader regional patterns of extraction and pollution.

Forum Network representatives also argued that the ADB continues to expand fossil fuel-linked financing under the guise of emergency response mechanisms. They pointed to programs such as trade and supply chain finance initiatives that facilitate oil imports and energy transactions. According to the group, these mechanisms lack transparency and accountability. They said such policies effectively normalize continued fossil fuel dependence during periods of global crisis.

Calls for energy transition reform

Advocates at the forum said Asia’s energy challenges are being worsened by geopolitical conflict, volatile fuel prices, and rising debt pressures in developing countries. They argued that instead of shifting away from fossil fuels, financial institutions are reinforcing dependency through new lending frameworks. Lidy Nacpil of the Asian Peoples’ Movement on Debt and Development said a just transition must prioritize renewable systems. She stressed that public financing should replace debt-driven energy models.

Nacpil also criticized what she described as false solutions, including carbon-intensive technologies and continued fossil gas expansion. She said these approaches delay meaningful climate action and lock countries into costly infrastructure. Other groups echoed concerns over nuclear energy and large-scale extractive mining projects linked to transition minerals. They warned that such investments could deepen inequality and environmental harm across vulnerable communities.

Additional criticism was directed at ADB’s growing reliance on private sector partnerships in energy development. Advocates argued that these partnerships often lack transparency and may involve companies with poor environmental and human rights records. Marjorie Pamintuan of Recourse said development finance must prioritize public needs over corporate interests. She added that energy systems should be built on renewable foundations and stronger safeguards.

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Held shortly after Minister Onanga’s appointment, the meeting highlighted a shared focus on faster and more efficient deal-making across Congo’s oil and gas sector. Both sides agreed that reducing delays in project approvals and execution will be essential to maintaining the country’s competitiveness and attracting fresh capital into upstream and gas developments.

Building Local Capacity and Strengthening SNPC

A central theme of the talks was the development of a stronger domestic oil and gas industry. Minister Onanga outlined his ambition to see Congolese companies evolve beyond traditional service roles into operators, license holders, and regional players capable of competing across African markets. This vision includes building firms that not only support domestic projects but can also export expertise and services beyond Congo’s borders.

The African Energy Chamber welcomed this approach and committed to working closely with the Ministry to support the emergence of a new generation of competitive Congolese companies. Efforts will focus on strengthening technical capacity, improving access to field development and drilling opportunities, and enabling greater participation by local firms across the value chain.

Discussions also emphasized the importance of reinforcing Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo. Minister Onanga expressed the goal of transforming the national oil company into one of Africa’s leading energy players by expanding its role beyond partnerships with international oil companies to include asset management, project leadership, and direct involvement in exploration and production.

“Congo is focused on building a stronger national energy ecosystem from the ground up,” Ayuk said. “We agreed with the Minister on the need to develop Congolese companies into competitive players that can scale beyond borders. Strengthening SNPC is central to this, so it becomes a more active operator managing and developing assets.”

LNG Expansion and Regional Energy Positioning

Beyond local industry development, the meeting reinforced Congo’s ambition to strengthen its standing within Africa’s energy landscape. Minister Onanga highlighted the importance of aligning national strategy with continental priorities, drawing on his experience as former Chair of the Board of Governors of the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization. Continued engagement with institutions such as APPO and OPEC remains central to this approach.

Gas development, particularly floating LNG, was identified as a key growth pillar. Congo has already made notable progress through projects such as the Congo LNG development led by Eni, which includes the Tango FLNG unit and the upcoming Nguya FLNG facility. Together, these projects are expected to lift the country’s LNG export capacity to around three million tonnes per annum.

Building on this momentum, discussions explored the potential for additional FLNG developments. With favorable conditions and ongoing project discussions, further expansion could significantly scale production, strengthen export revenues, and support domestic gas utilization and industrial growth.

“With Minister Onanga, we’re seeing a real commitment to getting things done — moving deals faster, empowering Congolese companies, and scaling LNG,” Ayuk said. “The stars are aligning for Congo to lead the continent in floating LNG.”

With renewed emphasis on fast-tracked investment, local industry development, and LNG expansion, the African Energy Chamber’s engagement with Congo signals a more execution-driven phase for the country’s energy sector, aimed at delivering long-term growth, stronger regional influence, and greater in-country value creation.

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As one of Angola’s largest oil producers, TotalEnergies continues to play a central role in efforts to sustain national production above one million barrels per day. Deffontaines is expected to provide insight into how the company is aligning brownfield optimization, frontier exploration, and deepwater investment with Angola’s long-term production goals.

Extending Core Assets and Unlocking Additional Value

A key pillar of TotalEnergies’ strategy in Angola is maximizing output from existing producing assets. Earlier this month, the company signed a Principles Agreement with the National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency to extend its license for Block 32 through 2043. The agreement outlines the framework for the block’s continued development and includes provisions for the potential application of the Incremental Production Decree to support output growth.

Block 32 remains one of Angola’s most significant producing assets, encompassing six fields and including the Kaombo project. The license extension signals a long-term commitment to sustaining production from mature offshore assets while leveraging regulatory mechanisms to enhance recovery.

Expanding Into New Offshore Frontiers

Alongside asset optimization, TotalEnergies is pursuing new exploration opportunities offshore Angola. In March 2026, the company signed an agreement with the ANPG and ExxonMobil for the allocation of four offshore blocks in the Benguela and Namibe Basins—Blocks 40, 41, 42, and 58. The agreement sets the stage for the formal signing of contracts and future exploration activity in underdeveloped basins.

This follows a 2025 agreement between TotalEnergies, ExxonMobil, and the ANPG to study and evaluate the Free Areas of Blocks 17/06 and 32/21. The initiative focuses on identifying new prospects within two of Angola’s longest-producing offshore blocks, supporting longer-term production continuity.

Deepwater Projects Drive Future Growth

TotalEnergies’ investment pipeline in Angola is anchored by large-scale offshore developments, led by the Kaminho deepwater project in the Kwanza Basin. Representing a $6 billion investment, Kaminho is the first major deepwater development in the basin and is expected to produce approximately 70,000 barrels per day through an FPSO incorporating lower-emission technologies. Final investment decision was reached in 2024, with first production targeted for 2028.

The project builds on recent operational milestones achieved in 2025, when the Begonia and CLOV Phase 3 offshore developments came onstream, adding a combined 60,000 barrels per day to the company’s Angolan output. Together, these projects reinforce TotalEnergies’ position as a leading offshore operator in the country.

Deffontaines’ participation at the Angola Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition comes as Angola intensifies its focus on production sustainability, offshore economics, and deepwater investment. As one of the country’s largest international investors, TotalEnergies continues to influence strategic discussions shaping the future of Angola’s offshore oil and gas sector.

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The group also urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to accelerate the country’s transition away from fossil fuels and strengthen accountability measures for major polluters. Greenpeace said continued dependence on oil and gas is worsening both environmental risks and economic pressures on vulnerable communities.

Shell profit criticized

Greenpeace Climate Campaigner Jefferson Chua said Shell’s earnings highlight the long-term environmental and social costs of fossil fuel dependence. He stressed that corporate profits are closely tied to emissions-driven climate impacts that continue to affect communities.

Chua stated, “Shell doesn’t need to launch missiles to cause immense suffering. Its profits are built on decades of emissions, environmental destruction, and extreme weather events that continue to destroy homes, livelihoods, and lives of Filipinos.”

He added that global supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions are being used as opportunities by fossil fuel companies to expand operations rather than shift toward cleaner energy systems.

Chua said, “Shell has shown that it will take every crisis as an opportunity to profit. Instead of abandoning oil and gas in favor of renewable energy, fossil fuel companies responded to supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz by expanding operations elsewhere.”

He also criticized continued fossil fuel expansion projects, arguing that these deepen the cost-of-living crisis as households face rising prices for food, fuel, and electricity.

Fossil fuel accountability push

Greenpeace Philippines renewed its call for stronger government action on fossil fuel accountability, including support for the proposed Climate Accountability Bill. The group said polluters should be held responsible for environmental and economic damages caused by emissions.

Chua emphasized that fossil fuel profits come at a growing global cost and said governments must act decisively to protect communities from further harm.

He stated, “These greedy corporations must be stopped from further tying down the world to dirty energy sources, as their greed also pushes us away from reaching our climate targets.”

He added that the Philippine government must accelerate a just transition to renewable energy and ensure affected communities receive justice and compensation from major polluters.

Chua said, “President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. must urgently accelerate a just transition away from fossil fuels. Instead of allowing companies like Shell to profit from the suffering of Filipinos, the government must make these polluters pay.”

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