Act on environmental woes, learn from Yolanda catastrophe, says church
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Borongan urged communities to take concrete action against environmental destruction and protect vulnerable populations, emphasizing the lessons learned from Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) and calling for greater environmental responsibility amidst escalating climate change impacts.
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