Tag: Climate Change
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Philippines Aims for Security and Resilience in 2025, Says Defense Secretary
MANILA – In his New Year’s message, Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. expressed optimism about the future, envisioning the Philippines 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…
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Philippines Bolsters Disaster Resilience Amid El Niño and La Niña Challenges
In the aftermath of the severe impacts from El Niño and La Niña, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has taken decisive steps to aid recovery and enhance the Philippines’ resilience against future natural disasters. The country, situated in the Pacific Ring of Fire and the Pacific Cyclone Belt, faces significant risks from natural hazards such…
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Philippines Takes Center Stage in Global Climate Action with Loss and Damage Fund Board Hosting
The Philippines has stepped into a pivotal role in the global fight against climate change by hosting the Loss and Damage Fund Board. This move is seen as a significant advantage for the country, allowing it to showcase its efforts in adapting to climate change while amplifying its voice on the international stage. The Department…
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Philippines Takes Center Stage in Global Climate Action by Hosting Loss and Damage Fund Board
The Philippines has emerged as a key player in the global fight against climate change, with its selection to host the Loss and Damage Fund Board. This decision, announced by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), is seen as a significant opportunity for the country to showcase its efforts in adapting to climate…
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Philippine Lawmaker Urges Swift Adoption of Nuclear Power to Combat Energy Costs and Climate Change
Advocating for Nuclear Energy: Representative Mark Cojuangco of Pangasinan’s 2nd District emphasized the critical need for nuclear power in the Philippines during a recent press conference at Lyon Cafe in Mandaluyong City. He argued that adopting nuclear energy is essential to reduce energy costs and tackle the escalating climate challenges caused by fossil fuel dependency.…
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Philippine Congressman Urges Swift Adoption of Nuclear Power to Combat Energy Costs and Climate Change
URGENT CALL FOR NUCLEAR ENERGY. Representative Mark Cojuangco of Pangasinan’s 2nd District emphasized the critical need for nuclear power in the Philippines during a press conference at Lyon Cafe in Mandaluyong City on December 6, 2024. He argued that nuclear energy is essential to reduce energy costs and tackle the environmental challenges posed by fossil…
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President Marcos Jr. Promises Enhanced Flood Defenses to Protect Philippine Agriculture
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. recently reassured Filipino farmers that the government is actively working on flood control projects to mitigate the effects of climate change on agriculture. Speaking at an event in Alabel, Sarangani, where he distributed land ownership and mortgage release certificates, Marcos highlighted the nearing completion of flood mitigation projects at Bagacay…
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NIA Hosts 13th Irrigators Congress in Davao to Boost Sustainable Irrigation
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) kicked off its 13th NIA-Irrigators Association Congress in Davao City on December 2, 2024, drawing over 300 members from the Davao Region and NIA’s central office. The two-day event, which concluded on Tuesday, aimed to tackle sustainability issues and enhance inter-agency collaboration to improve irrigation systems across the region. Jimmy…
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Western Visayas’ 13 LGUs Set for ‘Panahon ng Pagkilos’ Initiative in 2025
The ‘Panahon ng Pagkilos’ (Time to Act) initiative, a successor to the Kapitbisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CDSS) program, is set to roll out in 2025 across thirteen local government units in Western Visayas. This program, which will be supported by the World Bank, aims to enhance community resilience against…
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DOST Promotes Sustainable Practices at National Science and Technology Week in Mindanao
During the launch of the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) in Cagayan de Oro City, Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. stressed the need for responsible resource use to combat climate change. The event, which kicked off on November 27, 2024, and will continue until December 2, features a wide array of green…
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