[Featured Photo] Nov 10 2011 Global Day of Remembrance of Environment Heroes and Martyrs. Photo by Jay Azusena / PhilRights

Hundreds of environmental activists gathered last November 10, Thursday evening at designated places in several key cities in the country to offer prayers, flowers and light candles in honor of those who have been killed in the fight for the environment. The activity is the highlight of this year’s observance of the International Day of…

Human Rights Online Philippines

November 12, 2011

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Nov 10 2011 Global Day of Remembrance of Environment Heroes and Martyrs. Photo by Jay Azusena / PhilRights

Hundreds of environmental activists gathered last November 10, Thursday evening at designated places in several key cities in the country to offer prayers, flowers and light candles in honor of those who have been killed in the fight for the environment.

The activity is the highlight of this year’s observance of the International Day of Commemoration of the Heroes, Heroines and Martyrs of the Resistance against the Mining, Oil and Gas.