Exactly 5 years ago, PMPI led and launched the 1st ever SALAKYAG: PARA SA SANGNILIKHA last 2018, together with CBCP NASSA-CARITAS.

With the theme “Protect Mother Earth! Defend inter-generational people’s rights to a balanced and healthful ecology,” the historical SALAKYAG 2018 was attended by thousands of people to declare their unity in conserving nature and calling the government and business institutions to prioritize protecting our environment. The Salakyag started in Zamboanga City to Manila last May 28, 2018. It traveled to Sindangan and Dipolog, Cagayan De Oro, and Butuan, then the group sailed to Leyte and Northern Samar, Legazpi City, Albay, then in Quezon and Laguna.
SALAKYAG which means sakay, lakbay and layag – is part of PMPI’s national campaign that called for the protection and conservation of our environment. This also jumpstarted the campaign for the Rights of Nature (RON) to raise public awareness of the negative impacts of mining and climate change, highlighted human rights violations in mining communities, called for the passage of green bills pending in the legislative branches of government, and demanded accountability from these mining companies.

Today, as we, at PMPI celebrate the 5th year anniversary of Salakayag, we remain committed to our call of exerting more effort to combat climate change and preserve the planet for future generations. Help us pass the RON PH Bill and recommit ourselves to the cause to create a more sustainable and better world for all.

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