Fisherfolk in the Philippines want compensation
The militant fisherfolk alliance Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) is pressuring La Union Governor Manuel Ortega to demand damage compensation for oil spilled affected fishermen in San Fernando City from Chevron Philippines, Inc.
Indian environmentalist ends fast
Environmentalist GD Agarwal, 80, who is on a fast-unto-death since January 15 to save the Ganga or Ganges river on March 23 agreed to end his fast after the government agreed to his demands, his supporters said.
