‘Our lives, culture are priceless,’ say marchers vs Kaliwa Dam

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Dumagat-Remontados opposed to Kaliwa Dam continue their march despite rainy conditions in Famy, Laguna.

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ANTIPOLO, Philippines — For Dumagat-Remontados who oppose the P12.2-billion Kaliwa Dam, the impacts of the destruction that will be caused by the project on their lives and on their home—the mighty Sierra Madre—are irreparable and cannot be compensated.

 

Community leader Conchita Calzado said their lives and heritage are priceless.

 

“No amount of money will compensate for the destruction of our forests and sacred grounds. We are opposing Kaliwa Dam because our culture is priceless,” Calzado said on Wednesday while resting on a sidewalk in Antipolo town.

 

Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/climate-and-environment/2023/02/22/2246842/our-lives-culture-are-priceless-say-marchers-vs-kaliwa-dam

 

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