Philippine Fundraisers and Benefit Shows: Climate Change

Happy Earth Day!
Did you know that Narra and Acacia trees are highly efficient in flood and erosion control? And yet, about 200 of these trees were cut down along Araneta Ave. just recently, instead of being transferred, and 400 more are about to suffer the same fate...

...UNLESS WE ALL STOP THEM!
Nature should be part of urban development and it should not be seen as a hindrance.
Photos: Trees at Araneta Ave. Brgy. Doña Imelda Q.C. were chopped for Skyway 3 project (Acacia and Narra Trees) ~ by Ten Derillo, April 8, 2015

“ As trees grow, they help stop climate change by removing carbon dioxide from the air, storing carbon in the trees and soil, and releasing oxygen into the atmosphere. Trees provide many benefits to us, every day. They offer cooling shade, block cold winter winds, attract birds and wildlife, purify our air, prevent soil erosion, clean our water, and add grace and beauty to our homes and communities.” ~ ADF

Do your part, prevent more trees from being killed! Celebrate your love for our dear planet, and Sign the petition to save the remaining trees, including acacia and narra (our National Tree) NOW:

Read more about the petition at Change.org and help spread the news by sharing this post or this link:

bit.do/stopkillingtrees

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Thanks to Irvine Sonicboom for the Earth Day artwork.

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Fossil-Free Vatican
January 14, 2015 | Bantayog ng mga Bayani Foundation, Quezon City

We applaud Pope Francis' progressive position in accepting the scientific findings confirming human responsibility for current climatic changes.We laud him for his recent public pronouncements that underscore the need for urgent action from the global community to avert further catastrophe. We find his decision to visit the Philippines very admirable because it highlights his solidarity with the plight of the vulnerable communities to climate change.

We are hopeful that his words would echo into concrete changes within the Roman Catholic Church starting with divesting the Vatican Bank from fossil fuel investments, which would pave the way for the entire Roman Catholic Church to usher in a fossil-free future.

That is why we are inviting you for a forum-gathering rallying faith-based communities and various sectors to understand the connection between climate change, investments and Pope Francis.

For more info: