The Department of Finance (DOF)-led People’s Survival Fund (PSF) has expanded its commitment to local climate action, approving a combined ₱127.3 million in grants for four major adaptation projects across the Philippines. These initiatives, approved during the recent PSF board meeting,...
To bolster the country’s climate resilience, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has proposed a major regulatory shift, slashing the credit risk weight for sustainable housing loans. Under the new draft circular, the risk weight for these eco-friendly financing arrangements will drop to 20...
Stronger investments in climate adaptation are needed to secure Filipino homes, livelihoods, and food supply, especially for vulnerable sectors, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said. During the recent Adaptation in Action Investment Forum held at the SM Aura Convention...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC), together with partners from the Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance (ZCRA), conducted a series of engagements in Metro Manila to strengthen collaboration and advance climate resilience initiatives for vulnerable communities across the Philippines. A key highlight of...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Iloilo City government have partnered for a new project to combat the impact of climate change with science-based solutions. DENR Secretary Raphael Lotilla and Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas signed a memorandum of...
The Climate Change Commission (CCC) called on vice governors to take a more active role in climate risk governance, citing their strategic position in driving policies that protect communities from climate impacts. During the 103rd Year-End National Assembly of the League of Vice Governors of the...
Makati City has once again been recognized by global environment organization CDP as an "A-List City" for 2025 for the third consecutive year, a testament to the city 's continuous adherence to environmental transparency and climate action. “This recognition reflects our continuing...
President Marcos has called on global financial institutions to make climate financing more accessible and fairer. Malacañang said Marcos "reiterated calls for reforms in global financial institutions to make climate and development financing fairer, more accessible, and more responsive" during...
BENGALURU, India (AP) — Ocean temperatures warmed by human-caused climate change fed the intense rainfall that triggered deadly floods and landslides across Asia in recent weeks, according to an analysis released Wednesday. The rapid study by World Weather Attribution focused on heavy rainfall...
As the year 2025 draws to a close, Senator Loren Legarda called on all village leaders nationwide to launch a year-end “drainage drive,” locating and cleaning drainage systems within their jurisdiction to prevent flooding, mosquito-borne illnesses, and water contamination in communities. ...
Belém, Brazil – Despite the looming overshoot of the 1.5°C global warming threshold, COP30’s negotiations have sputtered to a bitter disappointment, leaving nations disillusioned. The shattered Transition Away from Fossil Fuels (TAFF) roadmap now stands as an emblem of global paralysis and...
Vice President Sara Duterte has called for stronger national and local action on climate resilience, saying the Philippines continues to suffer the harshest consequences of global warming despite contributing the least to global emissions. In her message for the Global Warming and Climate Change...
