Gina Lopez - 2017 Seacology Prize recipient

Gina Lopez, tireless environmental activist and former secretary of the Philippines' Department of Environment and Natural Resources, has been named the recipient of the 2017 Seacology Prize!
Last year, Ms. Lopez stood up to powerful mining interests in the Philippines and ordered a ban on all open-pit mines there, operations that were contaminating rivers and coastal waters and contributing to a major public health crisis. This principled action cost Lopez her position when her appointment was rejected by a legislative panel, several members of which had ties to the mining industry. But her advocacy for her home country's unique ecosystems and most vulnerable communities continues.
Produced, Filmed & Edited by: Stefan Ruenzel
Narration: Diana Di Batista
Additional Footage Provided By: Will Harper, Alex Sinclair
Underwater Footage: Boomie Trinidad and Robert Suntay
Production Coordinators: Mary Randolph, Patricia Angelyn Varias, Celina Therese Rotea, Ferdie Marcelo
Consulting Editors: Mary Randolph, Alex Sinclair
Drone Cinematographer: Joshua _____
Music: Water Drops by Tyrone Douglas, The Kalinga Soul by Alex Madullawan Tumapang, T’Boli (recorded by Vincent Moon), Uwang Ahadas traditional music

[@jezerraerodriguez7670]

You are a rare gem Ma'am Gina, keep doing what you doing now!And thank you for not giving up.

[@splad126]

Wow!..Ms. Lopez, you are God sent, an asset to the Philippines!

[@marleenking417]

I Salute you “MAM GINA, you’re the Epitome of a Woman, who always believed in what is good, great, and LOVE is the centerpiece of all you’re work.. Love for country, environment, poorest of the poor, abused children, and a lot more, even in your sickness you’re focused is still about the greater goodness of others.. you will be always here in our hearts, and will never be forgotten, Angels are singing in heaven to welcome you, Thank you so very much for what you have done to us!🙏🙏❤️❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@alexsabado8254]

WHILE WATCHING THIS VIDS WATERY COMING INTO MY EYES,SHE IS THE ENVIRONMENTAL WARRIOR AND DEFENDER OF THIS COUNYRY.GOOD BYE MA'AM GINA SEE YOU IN OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD.RIP😥

[@jhetvanruyven2009]

Well deserved price. Your love, compassion and passion to help those impoverished and the environment shines through. Your legacy will live on in those hearts and souls you've touched. Rest in peace now dear sweet authentic soul. Thank you for making a difference and be a guiding example for us all. LOVE YOU G.

[@buboy5023]

Congratulation Ma'am Gina we were so blessed with your dedication to our mother nature. I hope all those politicians who vote you out taste all the toxicity of those mining.

[@norainocentes2175]

I hope yung Napoli ng Congress na SEC DENR, may magawa na ipgpatloy ang naumpisahan n. Ms. Gina Lopez.Magising lahat ng mga Pilipino na ayusin ang pamamalakad ng bansang Pilipinas.

[@kayreyes4597]

Congratulations Ma'am Gina👏👏👏

[@deliaalbers2989]

Sana my matapang na tao para mag tuloy sa ginawa ni ms Lopez paramasara lahat ng minahan

[@rosalieb1110]

one with nature....hope in my little way I can contribute...Rest in peace....

[@andrewheffel928]

Good work. Keep up the fight for the people of the Philippines.

[@garfeildblack7815]

God bless you ma'am Gina Lopez

[@chookies9080]

Inspiring

[@aisalayug7331]

RIP MAM GINA LOPEZ A HUGE LOSS IN OUR COUNTRY ESPECIALLY IN OUR ENVIRONMENT IN PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭😭😭😭💔💔💔🌹🌹🌹💐💐💐

[@vkpedersen6799]

Maam gina is a big lost to humanity.. maam gina doesnt want pay,, she wants service to the poor.. poor people who doesnt have voice because they are poor.. in heaven for sure you are still serving the Filipino ..

[@archiearchide9320]

Fly High Ms. Gina Lopez

[@DelilahZoe]

She just died, aged 65....we keep losing Environmental Activists to murder.... RIP Gina!

[@JojoBarituapamilacantours]

Congratulations Ms. Gina Lopez

[@bluey9366]

👏👏👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@YourReaTV]

more people like her..who actually cares...

[@magdalenapappaa942]

Why would anybody follow sometin dew process. She never ask to be shut point blank. She is THE authority sent by God! You must obey it... she fulfills her purpose as the the head of the earth warrior's.

[@magdalenapappaa942]

Con is the constitution The con

[@magdalenapappaa942]

Sound like my fucking life they are determind to make me poorly hoping I sale my dignity and my soul.

[@louielello2545]

Transgender ka ba?