President Marcos was awarded climate and human mobility recognition by an international office for migration for his achievements in handling human mobility and migration as a whole, Environment Secretary Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) In a...
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...
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...
(MANILA BULLETIN) House Speaker Martin Romualdez spoke favorably of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) on Tuesday, Dec. 12, as an instrument for ensuring the country’s food security. “We are trying to look at ways to boost our rice self-sufficiency and...
The Philippines is "most qualified" to host the historic Loss and Damage Fund Board, a Cabinet official said. Environment Secretary Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga stressed that the country is qualified to host the board not only for being a living testament to the effects of climate change, but also with its...
President Marcos has reiterated his call for the Philippines to host the Loss and Damage Fund, stressing that it would symbolize inclusivity given the country's vulnerability to climate change impacts. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Ali Vicoy) In the country statement delivered by...
The government supports gender-responsive, nature-based solutions to close the climate finance gap, Department of Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said. “Recognizing this, the Philippines’ Department of Finance actively supports the mainstreaming of gender initiatives in the mobilization of...
The Senate Committee on National Defense and Security has included an amendment in the substitute measure proposing reforms in the military and uniformed personnel (MUP) pension system that would require only new entrants to give contributions for their pension. Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada,...
The Philippines has lauded the adoption of loss and damage funding at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai. Through the Climate Change Commission, the country, which is among the highly vulnerable nations to the impacts of climate change, welcomed the development saying, it is a...
President Marcos has asked world leaders to support the Philippines' bid to host the Loss and Damage Fund as he called for the fund's prompt operationalization to support developing and vulnerable countries from the impact of the climate crisis. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (File...
President Marcos told the beneficiaries of the climate change adaptation fund to ensure the successful implementation of their projects using the P539.44-million People's Survival Fund (PSF). President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Speaking at the ceremonial turnover of the PSF...
President Marcos is expected to rally the international community to honor their commitment to climate change response efforts, particularly climate financing. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of PPA Pool/Yummie Dingding) Marcos said it will be part of his agenda during his...
