Photo courtesy of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) and Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) An international study has confirmed that climate change “supercharged” the record-breaking typhoon season in the Philippines, which saw six...
In its “Year in Search 2024,” Google revealed the Philippines’ top trending searches, reflecting the nation’s growing concern for environmental issues. Leading the list was “heat wave” or “excessive heat,” followed by “climate change” at number six—an indicator of Filipinos’...
The strategic use of soft power will enable the Philippines to influence the global stage, foster international collaboration and address pressing global challenges, including climate change issues. Senator Loren Legarda highlighted this during her speech at the Department of Foreign...
Despite the Philippine government's ambitious commitment to mitigate and adapt to climate change, public expenditures to do so have been lacking, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB). "Climate finance remains insufficient to combat the increasing impacts of climate change. An estimated...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500 million policy-based loan to further strengthen the Philippines’ efforts to tackle climate change. In a statement, Pavit Ramachandran, ADB Philippines country director, said the Climate Change Action Program (CCAP) Subprogram 2 supports the...
Women are powerful agents in the ongoing battle against climate change as their knowledge, experience and leadership are critical to building resilience, Senator Loren Legarda said. Legarda highlighted anew women’s roles in climate change resilience during her keynote speech at the...
The commemoration of the 17th Climate Change Consciousness Week from Nov. 19 to 25 comes at a time when the effects of climate change are very apparent around us. We do not only read about massive floods, heavy rains and strong winds in Europe and the United...
The Manila Bulletin Sustainability Forum 2024 Day 2 speakers and panelists for the morning session include (from left) Environmental and Energy Engineering Group of the UP Institute of Civil Engineering Assistant Professor Ma. Brida Lea D. Diola, Ascott CARES PH Sustainability Champion and...
Illustrated by Franchezka Cardiño, 17, Multiple Intelligence International School Kevin Conrad A. Ibasco, 24, is the founder of the Pangasinan Youth Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (PYDRRM) , a youth-led non-government organization which advocates for disaster risk reduction and...
Youth Achiever Climate illustrations by Franchezka Cardiño, 17, Multiple Intelligence International School Paul Daniel Serrano, 20, is a youth, climate, and energy advocate dedicated to empowering children and youth in the climate justice movement. He is currently pursuing a BA in...
Every kilowatt saved cuts costly power capacity additions and puts money back into consumers’ pockets – that’s the “hidden power” of energy efficiency. However, in the broader energy security puzzle, that is often overlooked despite the formidable force it holds on easing grid stress and...
(Noel Pabalate/MANILA BULLETIN) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte cited the consecutive tropical cyclones that have hit the Philippines in the past four weeks as a probable “test case” to secure financing from the Fund for...
