TOKYO, Japan —President Marcos has sought Japan's support for efforts to protect and mitigate damage to disaster-prone communities that are vulnerable to the effects of climate change. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) In his intervention at the first...
Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri said on Saturday, Dec. 16, that a survey would be able to gauge whether or not the Filipino people would be inclined to amend the existing Charter or not. In a radio interview on DWIZ, Zubiri suggested that a survey be done by the most reliable pollster to...
President Marcos recognized that there were ongoing efforts to revisit the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution to make the Philippines more investment-friendly. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Marcos said this following renewed calls for a charter change in the...
Securing a seat in the Loss and Damage Fund Board is a "very important development" for the Philippines as it will give the country a voice in managing the disaster fund, President Marcos said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Through a video message on...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) For the first time in plenary, House Speaker Martin Romualdez laid out the plan to revisit discussions on Charter change (Cha-cha) in 2024, with the country's economic advancement being the primary...
Pampanga 3rd district Rep. Aurelio "Dong" Gonzales Jr. (Facebook) House Senior Deputy Speaker Pampanga 3rd district Rep. Aurelio "Dong" Gonzales is looking at a People's Initiative (PI) as the mode that could actually launch Charter change (Cha-cha) efforts...
The goals laid down at the COP28 Global Stocktake had fallen short on the target for total phaseout of fossil fuels in energy systems, although there had been more aggressive commitments on deeper emissions cut as well as reinforcements on climate finance. In his closing speech, UN Climate Change...
Pampanga 3rd district Rep. Aurelio "Dong" Gonzales Jr. (left), Senator Imee Marcos (PPAB, Facebook) House Senior Deputy Speaker Pampanga 3rd district Rep. Aurelio "Dong" Gonzales Jr. says the plan to revisit discussions on Charter change (Cha-cha)...
With the House of Representatives (HOR) intending to revive talks on Charter change or "Cha-cha" in 2024, senators on Wednesday, Dec. 13, weighed in on the matter with specific concerns on how it will be executed. Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva raised two points on possible talks about...
Pampanga 3rd district Rep. Aurelio "Dong" Gonzales Jr. (Facebook) The House of Representatives will look for ways to move the Cha-cha train forward, since it appears to be stuck at the Senate's station. Thus, said Senior Deputy Speaker Pampanga 3rd district...
The Climate Change Commission (CCC) and Nestlé Philippines with the support of GMA Network held CLIMACTION Towards A Net Zero Philippines, a multi-sectoral event that aims to pave the way for high level collaborative short to long-term action to help achieve the country's climate goals. Dr. Jose...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) The House of Representatives intends to revive talks on Charter change or "Cha-cha" next year. Thus, said House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Tuesday, Dec 12, as he once again raised the need to...
