The massive flooding in Metro Manila and nearby provinces calls for a holistic approach to raise public awareness on the effects of climate change in the Philippines, President Marcos said. Massive flood hits Metro Manila during the onslaught of super typhoon Carina and enhanced southwest monsoon...
Tangere’s July 2024 Economic Charter Change Survey A survey conducted by Tangere from July 16 to 18 revealed that 60.6 percent of Filipinos support the proposed amendments to the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution. Of the 60.6 percent of Filipinos who agree, 25.2 percent “strongly...
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero said that amending the 1987 Constitution will not be a priority of the Senate. (Screenshot from Senate of the Philippines) In his first speech as Senate President during the opening of the third regular session of the 19th Congress, Escudero mentioned that...
The Philippines will now have a formidable voice as the host of the inaugural Loss and Damage Fund board, the global fund that aims to help vulnerable nations address the impact of climate change caused by rapid industrialization, President Marcos said on Wednesday, July 10. President...
The Philippines has been elected to host the Loss and Damage Fund Board, President Marcos announced. (Photo courtesy of UNFCCC) Marcos made the announcement through a post on X on Tuesday night, July 9. "I am proud to announce that the Philippines has been elected to host the Loss and Damage Fund...
A group of people take in the views of the Mendenhall Glacier on June 8, 2023, in Juneau, Alaska. A new study says the melting of Alaska’s Juneau icefield, home to more than 1,000 glaciers, is accelerating. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer, File) The melting of Alaska's Juneau icefield, home to more than...
Families were encouraged to create emergency plans for climate-related risks and stayed informed about climate change impacts. The Climate Change Commission (CCC) made the call as it underscored the critical role of climate resilience in safeguarding the Philippines from the escalating impacts of...
Tangere A public opinion poll conducted by Tangere in June revealed that 60 percent of Filipinos support the proposed amendment to the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution, marking a 2 percent increase from the previous month's survey. The poll, conducted from June 19 to 22, shows a...
BAKU, Azerbaijan – Beyond addressing energy demand growth, the Conference of the Parties (COP) for Climate Change has called on global economies to viably leverage on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool in advancing their respective strategies for decarbonization. In a recently...
BAKU, Azerbaijan – As existential threats on vulnerable countries are escalating, one of the major action agendas being advanced in this year’s 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will be operationalization of the...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Canada have announced a partnership to establish a new $255 million trust fund. The fund, known as the Canadian Climate and Nature Fund for Private Sector in Asia (CANPA), aims to support private-sector projects in Asia and the Pacific that...
House Speaker Martin "Mr. Rice" Romualdez (2nd from right) and Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero witness the signing of the "Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act". (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez has finally met with...
