ABSTRACT
The first section of this case study surveys the historical development of the migrant populace in southern Negros and that of its degraded environment. This is followed by a deeper discussion of the various key social, economic and political actors, their role and dynamics, and wider interactions within the Philippine political economy. Then, within these broad contexts and dynamics, the emerging environmental movement is discussed and analysed. Finally, in the concluding section, a brief interpretation of the role of environment and environmentalism in legitimising marginalised peoples’ claims over resources is presented.
