THE Philippines, besides being one of the most dangerous places for journalists, is also the second deadliest country for environmentalists, with the recorded deaths of 33 people who defended their lands in 2015.

According to a report by Global Witness entitled On Dangerous Ground, the Philippines landed next to Brazil where 50 environmental activists were killed also last year.

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