Philippines youth unites for climate justice In the Philippines, about 700 mostly young climate activists hold a festive march in central Manila at dusk that was marked by star-shaped lanterns, a staple of the Catholic country's long Christmas season, and banners and posters lit by LED lights. Protesters called for action to stop a climate catastrophe. The event takes place just a few days before the 2019 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP25) in Madrid on December 2 to 13, 2019. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES