[asia-apec 1077] Re: Philippine env and devt petition

[Roberto Verzola]

I'd like to thank all those on the Asia-APEC list who sent in their
signatures to our statement.

Roberto Verzola
Philippine Greens

 >A Letter to President Joseph Estrada and the Filipino people:
 >
 >               PROTECT OUR COMMUNITIES, HEAL THE EARTH!
 >
 >
 >     On the occasion of the last Earth Day of this millennium on April
 >22, 1999, we the undersigned declare our deepest concern about the
 >destruction of our communities and our environment. Under the guise of
 >"utilization of natural resources," "industrialization," and
 >"globalization," such destruction has gone from bad to worse under
 >previous administrations. It continues unabated under your
 >administration, Mr. President.
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