Tag: Climate Change

  • Senator Legarda Proposes New Bill to Support Disaster Risk Reduction Workers

    In response to the growing challenges posed by climate change, Senator Loren Legarda has introduced Senate Bill 2927, known as the Magna Carta for Public Disasters Risks Reduction and Management (DRRM) workers. The bill aims to acknowledge and enhance the welfare of DRRM workers in the Philippines, a nation frequently ranked highest on the World…

  • President Marcos Encourages Tesla to Establish EV Manufacturing in the Philippines

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has publicly encouraged Tesla to consider the Philippines as a potential hub for manufacturing electric vehicles (EVs). This call was made during the launch of the Tesla Center Philippines in Taguig City, where Marcos emphasized the environmental and economic benefits of Tesla’s presence in the country. He highlighted that Tesla’s…

  • Philippine Rice Monitoring System Honored with Global Sustainability Award

    The Philippine Rice Information System (PRiSM) has been recognized internationally, receiving the Special Award for Sustainability from the International Data Corporation Singapore (IDC). The accolade was announced at the Regional Future Enterprise Awards held in Singapore on November 19, 2024, and was accepted by Director Glenn Dela Cruz Estrada on behalf of the Department of…

  • President Marcos Jr. Commits to Funding Major Dam Initiatives

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has pledged substantial financial support for the development of large-scale dam projects across the Philippines. During a strategic meeting at Malacañan Palace on January 15, 2025, Marcos emphasized the critical role of these dams in enhancing irrigation and serving multiple other purposes. The meeting, attended by officials from the National…

  • Philippines and Japan Strengthen Environmental Ties, Push Forward on Climate Initiatives

    In a significant move to combat climate change, the Philippines and Japan have pledged to deepen their environmental collaboration. This commitment was highlighted during the opening of the 2nd Philippine-Japan Environment Week, where Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga spoke about the importance of their partnership in tackling shared…

  • Philippines and Japan Strengthen Environmental Ties, Push Forward Climate Initiatives

    In a significant move to combat climate change, the Philippines and Japan have committed to enhancing their environmental collaboration. This pledge was made during the opening of the 2nd Philippine-Japan Environment Week, where Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga emphasized the importance of their partnership in tackling shared environmental issues.…

  • Senator Urges Immediate Action on Triple Planetary Crisis

    MANILA – The urgent need for action against the triple planetary crisis, which includes climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss, was emphasized by Senator Loren Legarda in a recent statement. She highlighted that these environmental challenges are not looming threats but are currently impacting the Philippines severely. Legarda, who serves as a global champion for…

  • Senator Urges Immediate Action on Triple Planetary Crisis in the Philippines

    MANILA – Senator Loren Legarda has issued a strong call for immediate and coordinated action to tackle the triple planetary crisis, which includes climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss, severely impacting the Philippines. In a recent statement, Legarda emphasized that this crisis is not a looming threat but a current reality with significant consequences for…

  • DSWD Delivers Over 8 Million Food Packs to Disaster-Affected Families in 2024

    In a significant relief effort throughout 2024, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) successfully distributed over 8 million family food packs (FFPs) to approximately 6.86 million families impacted by various disasters across the Philippines. This initiative was highlighted by DSWD Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, who emphasized the department’s rapid response and enhanced collaboration…

  • Philippines Aims for Security and Resilience by 2025, Says Defense Secretary

    MANILA – In his New Year’s message, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. expressed optimism about the future of the Philippines, envisioning it as a secure and climate-resilient nation by 2025. He described the country as an archipelagic state ready to play a significant role on the global stage and serve as a stable foundation for…