Philippines: Kalikasan PNE Condemns Killing Of Top Filipino Botanist

Philippines: Kalikasan PNE Condemns Killing Of Top Filipino Botanist We strongly condemn the senseless killing of environmental scientist Leonardo Co, forest guard Sofronio Cortez and peasant Julius Borromeo. We demand an immediate and independent investigation of the incident. The loss of the three, particularly Leonardo Co is a big loss not only to the scientific community but also to the cause of environmental conservation in the country. The three are part of the five-man environmental...

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