All upcoming national and local candidates in the upcoming May 2022 elections should lay out their plans for climate adaptation and mitigation, senatorial candidate and House Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda said. House Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda “I urge all my fellow candidates, from the national...
Cautionary tales on canvas Nature, for many artists, is the ultimate muse. From its lush flora and majestic bodies of water to the wonders that happen in its sky, the Earth has given a bounty of inspiration for humans to paint, capture in photographs, and describe in song. Just look at the...
Mocha Uson was quick to comment on Toni Gonzaga’s recent declaration about presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos’ supposed impending return to his home, Malacañang. Toni said this Monday, during the former senator’s rally in Cebu. She said, “Konting-konting panahon na lamang at magbabalik...
President Duterte is demanding payment from rich, industrialized countries for the damage they are causing by leaving too much carbon emissions that worsen climate change. During his public address on Monday night, Duterte said he does not want to name names of such countries "because they are our...
Following the devastation wrought by typhoon Agaton, Quezon City 5th district Rep. Alfred Vargas has joined the call made by numerous other officials to counter the effects of climate change. Search and rescue personnel from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine National Police assist...
The Philippines and China affirmed their commitment to work together in responding to climate change. Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian and Climate Change Commission Vice Chairperson Robrert Borje (Photo courtesy of Ambassador Huang Xilian) Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines...
The Philippines is looking at working with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in conceptualizing and implementing innovative energy efficiency programs to contribute to the global effort to reverse the devastating effects of climate change, a Cabinet official said. During the Climate Change Virtual...
In less than two months, the 2022 National Elections will take place. Supporters of candidates in national and local positions are getting louder on social media and the ground. However, concrete platforms to address the prevailing climate and environmental crises are yet to be discussed in full...
Senator Imee Marcos on Wednesday warned that late-night water rationing could extend into daytime and that drought could occur in lowland farms. Marcos noted dam water levels go down faster this summer and the level at Angat Dam—the main source of drinking water for Metro Manila and irrigation...
House Deputy Speaker and Antique Represenatitve Loren Legarda has vowed to push for more people-centered solutions in the provincial government of Rizal, an area known to be prone to the negative effects of climate change. Legarda, who is seeking a Senate comeback in the upcoming May 2022...
Like insurgency, terrorism, and maritime disputes, the national government should address environmental challenges with the same intensity as solving security issues to ease its worsening impact on the lives of the Filipinos, a think tank has disclosed. (File photo) Stratbase ADR Institute...
Presidential candidate Vice President Leni Robredo and her supporters took part in the global climate change awareness campaign by joining this year’s observance of Earth Hour during the huge concert rally held Saturday night, March 26, in Caloocan City. Vice President Leni Robredo interacts with...
