Dumagat-Remontados and the Kaliwa Dam
Organization: Pambansang Kilusan ng mga Samahang Magsasaka (PAKISAMA)
Country: Philippines
The Dumagat Remontados strongly oppose the dam construction in their community, arguing that it threatens to destroy their homes, local ecosystems, and livelihoods. This conflict highlights the ongoing struggle between development projects and indigenous communities’ rights to protect their environment and way of life.
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