Normel Bermundo
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The Cost of “Development”: Mining, Militarization, and the Philippine Climate Crisis
Normel Bermundo | July 29, 2026The Philippines is experiencing an escalating climate crisis as the country’s political and economic systems, dominated by vested interests, exacerbate the impact of climate change. The OECD, in its 2026 economic survey on the country, reports more intense and frequent typhoons, accelerated sea-level rise, and more extreme rainfall events. All these pose grave risks and […]