Dark times

Let's all pray for justice to be served to the victims of the cold-blooded massacre that took place in Maguindanao last Monday. Not only for the journalists, but for the other innocent victims as well. Nobody should get away with this.

Take care always, everyone.

-LJ

Greenpeace Media Advisory

Greenpeace Media Advisory

Launching of grEEn Christmas in Ayala, Makati;
Unveiling of Greenpeace Solar Parol;
Exhibit & Tips for an Energy Efficient Christmas with grEEn Santa Claus.
Glorietta 3; 21 November 2009; 3:00-6:30PM


Media is cordially invited to:

WHAT: Launch of Makati Ayala grEEn Christmas
With ceremonial lighting of Solar-Powered Parol

WHEN: Saturday, 21 November 2009
3:00pm - Games, Storytelling with Greenpeace celebrity volunteers, Exhibit of Solar-powered gadgets, children’s session with grEEn Santa Claus
5:00pm - Ceremonial lighting program proper

WHERE: Glorietta 3 Park
(Garden surrounded by Glorietta 3 entrance, Ayala 6750, Makati Shangri-La, Anson’s)
Ayala Center, Makati City

For confirmations and more information:

Ms. A.C. Dimatatac, +63917 8686451
(632) 4146512 loc 121


WITH PHOTO & VIDEO OPPORTUNITIES

International Day for Climate Action

On the eve of the International Day for Climate Action, Greenpeace activists walked the streets of Tomas Morato wearing sandwich boards with photos of "Stupid" "Not Stupid" to give away leaflets of climate change information. These photos demonstrates what the "Stupid" acts like pollution, gas guzzlers, deforestation, chemical farming, and coal contributes to climate change and what "Not Stupid" solutions like renewable energy, forests protection, zero waste, sustainable agriculture, bike walk and run can help fight this problem.Today, the world celebrates this event as part of their call to action for their government leaders on the upcoming climate change meeting in Copenhagen this December 2009.

-ac dimatatac

Lupang Arenda

Scenes from Lupang Arenda in Barangay Sta. Ana, Taytay, Rizal. Streets and houses are still submerged from the overflow of the Laguna Lake. Floods might last until Christmas.





More photos here, and a related article here.

-LJ

Protect our River Stop Dumping!!

The Greenpeace Water Patrol, EcoWaste Coalition and Buklod Tao Kalikasan today put a banner with the words" Protect our river Stop Dumping!" to the Nangka River in Brgy. Banaba San Mateo Rizal to expose the illegal dumping of flood garbage and debris into the river by the Marikina government and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).

-ac dimatatac

Online Symposium

: Seeking Justice - Social activism through Journalism & Documentary Practice The Centre for Documentary Practice invites you to logon and join the world’s first online journalism and documentary conference on October 15th 2009, starting 12:01am (GMT). Speakers include Paul Fusco, Ed Kashi, Jodi Bieber, Marcus Bleasdale, Shahidul Alam, Gary Knight, Robin Hammond, Adam Ferguson, Travis Beard, Michael Coyne, Masaru Goto, Jack Picone, Megan Lewis, and more to be confirmed. On October 15th we will connect an international community of documentary practitioners and journalists for one day, to share stories, to stimulate discussion and debate about our discipline, and to inspire each other to continue the fight for justice. Register now for this free online conference. Session one first half: Chaired by David Lloyd. Speakers: Paul Fusco and Megan Lewis Session one second half: Chaired by Michael Coyne. Speakers: Jack Picone, Masaru Goto, Gerhard Joren Session two first half: Chaired by Shahidul Alam. Speakers: Jodi Bieber, Travis Beard, Robin Hammond Session two second half: Chaired by Earle Bridger. Speakers: David Lloyd & Angela Blakely, John Rodsted, Kelly Hussey-Smith Session three first half: Chaired by Terry Eiler. Speakers: Ed Kashi, Gary Knight, Marcus Bleasdale, Adam Ferguson Followed by VII group discussion Related links: http://cdp.edu. au/cdp/conferenc es-and-events http://www.shahidul news.com/ ?page_id= 6040 D e n n i s R i t o Mobile: +63908 4649855 Email: dsrito [at] gmail [dot]com Blog: http://dennisrito. blogspot. com/ Twitter: http://twitter. com/dennisrito ============ ===== posted by Iris

Residents of Kasiglahan Village 1 in Montalban, Rizal await relief in the aftermath of typhoon Ondoy which brought heavy rainfall and widespread flooding in Metro Manila Saturday afternoon. Almost 3,000 families were affected here and are in dire need of food and water. (Diana Moraleda)

More photos here and here.

Ondoy in Cainta

My "coverage" of Typhoon Ondoy that ravaged our community here in Cainta can be found here, here and here.

Thanks to Iris and the others who texted to check up on me. My family and I are okay; we were able to secure most of our stuff in time and climb up to the second story of our house. Damages to our house and belongings are minimal. A lot of our neighbors weren't as fortunate.

Hope everyone else is alright.

-LJ

Ondoy aftermath, Laguna side

Drowned Harvest, a photo essay by Chris Quintana.

typhoon Ondoy

Bagong Silangan evacuation center, Quezon City - In the middle of all the dead people, a mother tries to breastfeed her baby. In another corner, a group of kids while the time playing with one another. A grandmother weeps in desperation. She lost eight of her grandchildren. A father stares at his dead son in disbelief. There is a mad scramble for hot lugaw by the door. Bags of clothes are strewn grotesquely around. Candles for the dead are burning. The victims need all the help they can get.

Iris

canon photo marathon

Hey guy,

Check this out:

http://goto.canon.com.ph/photomarathon2009/

sali tayo!

-ac-

Official LP Tandem for 2010

Sen. Manuel “Mar” Roxas II officially annouced his vice-presidential bid for the 2010 election with Liberal Party standard bearer Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III. Speaking before a jam-packed crowd of supporters at the historic Club Filipino in Greenhills, San Juan City.

September 21, a “historic day” – the Eid’l Fitr holiday, which marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and the 37th anniversary of the imposition of martial law.

-vince

Shots from the Greenpeace clean-up

Thanks a lot for the invitation, AC. Keep 'em coming!

When are we gonna have our reunion? Hehe.

-LJ

Greenpeace media advisory

Hey guys,

Kung gusto nyo po ng shoot this sat attend kayo sa public activity namin
na to:

Greenpeace activity in Pila, Laguna for International Coastal Clean-up Day 2009

Media is cordially invited to:

WHAT: Laguna Lake Clean-up on International Coastal Clean-up Day 2009

WHEN: Saturday, 19 September 2009, 7AM

WHERE:Purok 4 Basketball Court,
Bgy. Pinagbayanan, Pila, Laguna

-AC-

Protest for the Cuban Five (by Vincent Go)

On the 11th year anniversary of the illegal, unjust and arbitrary arrest and imprisonment of the Five Cuban patriots in the U.S. jails on Sept. 12, 2009, a rally was held at the US Embassy, along Roxas Blvd., Manila to demand the immediate Freedom of the Five Cuban patriots.

Was there with LJ and Iris....nice to see you guys again.

Basketball in Kanawan

Hello the Kanawan shutters !

You know already my main story, Aetas and Water, here's an alternative one, the plan B, B like Basket Ball !

Pierremm

media advisory, photo opportunities available

U.S. PRES. BARACK OBAMA, RECTIFY A GRAVE INJUSTICE!
FREE THE CUBAN 5 NOW!

On the 11th year anniversary of the illegal, unjust and arbitrary arrest and imprisonment of the Five Cuban patriots in the U.S. jails on Sept. 12, 2009, a rally will be held at the United States Embassy to demand the immediate Freedom of the Five Cuban patriots.

Assembly: 9:30am, in front of the National Library, T.M. Kalaw
10:00am - march to the U.S. Embassy.

The Philippines-Cuba Friendship Association or AMISTAD together with the other Friendship Organizations with Cuba, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan, International League of Peoples' Struggle -Philippines, Kilusang Mayo Uno, Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas, League of Filipino Students, SAMASA Alliance-PUP and many more... will join the rally at the U.S. Embassy.

For inquiries contact Ms. Norma G. Biñas, Secretary General of the Philippines-Cuba Friendship Association/Amistad - 0921 7750941


Got this advisory in my email. I'll be covering the event for class. Hope to see you, guys, too.
- Iris

global campaign on climate action bike ride

Makati City, Philippines. 08 September 2009. Bikers from Makati City and from GCCA member organizations Christian Aid, WWF, NGO Forum on the ADB, Green Renewable Independent Power Producers (GRIPP), Oxfam, and Greenpeace then pedaled off, accompanied by a couple of Electric Jeepneys (E-Jeeps) from GRIPP, to deliver the Countdown to Copenhagen calendars and letters of urgency containing the Copenhagen call, emphasizing the role of industrialized countries in the ongoing negotiations by making stops at the European Commission Delegation office and at the US Embassy. The tour ended at the US Embassy, in a symbolic bid to pressure the US to take the lead in signing a global deal during the Climate Change Summit this December, in Copenhagen, Denmark. The US, considered the highest carbon emitter in history, is expected to set an example for other countries in committing to substantial reductions in carbon emissions, and to set up a global fund for climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Also yesterday, Kuya Jimmy, Vincent, LJ and I had a impromptu reunion hehe we had a great time shooting despite of the hard rain. Now that we have a blog (thanks Iris ^_^) we can now post here schedules of shoots and other gimmicks. Hope to here from you all soon guys! Sana matuloy yung official reunion natin c",)

-AC Dimatatac-

batch photo!