Mia Manuelita Mascarinas-Green was a renowned Filipino environmental lawyer working in pursuit of public interest, respect for human rights, and the promotion of social justice for over ten years. She dedicated her life towards the investigation of crimes against the environment, women, and children, and was known nationally as an empathetic and passionate individual. Mia Manuelita Mascarinas-Green was murdered in response to her life’s work, adding the death toll of Filipino environmental activists killed over a 15 year period to a staggering 112. Photo credit: Rappler.com