Tag: climate resilience
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Philippines and Australia Strengthen Development Partnership
In a significant move to bolster their bilateral relations, the Philippines and Australia have recommitted to their development partnership. The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) in Manila announced that the inaugural Philippines-Australia High-Level Consultations on Development took place on February 18 at the NEDA Central Office in Mandaluyong City. This meeting was a key…
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Urgent Call for Comprehensive Flood Plan in Manila Bay Reclamation Projects
In a compelling interview on Bagong Pilipinas at PTV4, Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga has issued a stark warning about the dire need for a robust flood management strategy in the ongoing Manila Bay reclamation projects. Loyzaga emphasized that without such a plan, the risk of severe flooding in Metro Manila and surrounding areas…
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Philippines Bolsters Green Economy Initiatives at 2025 Sustainability Forum
The Philippines has solidified its commitment to fostering a green economy, as highlighted during the ‘2025 Sustainability Forum: The Green Economies of Tomorrow’ held in Makati City on January 31, 2025. The event, organized by the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry in partnership with the German Embassy, brought together leaders from government, business, and…
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Senator Urges Construction of Climate-Resilient Schools as a Must in Disaster-Prone Philippines
In the wake of Super Typhoon Egay’s devastating impact on Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, where floodwaters engulfed school buildings, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has strongly advocated for the construction of climate-resilient educational facilities across the Philippines. Highlighting the urgency of the situation on February 6, 2025, Gatchalian stressed that such measures are essential, not optional, given…
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President Marcos Jr. Advocates for Open Governance at Regional Meeting
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the importance of open governance in achieving prosperity, stability, and security during his speech at the 2025 Open Government Partnership Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting (OGP-APRM) in Taguig City. The event, marking the first time the Philippines has hosted such a conference, saw Marcos urging participants to foster…
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New Zealand Backs UNDP Initiative to Boost Leadership Among Mindanao’s Indigenous Women and Girls
The New Zealand government has committed PHP247 million (USD4.5 million) to a new four-year project aimed at enhancing leadership and economic opportunities for indigenous women and girls in Mindanao. The project, named Indigenous Women and Girls – Leadership and Empowerment in Ancestral Domains (I-LEAD), will be executed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in…
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New Zealand Backs UNDP Initiative to Boost Indigenous Women’s Leadership in Mindanao
The New Zealand government has committed PHP247 million (USD4.5 million) to a new four-year project aimed at enhancing the leadership skills and economic prospects of indigenous women and girls in Mindanao. The project, named Indigenous Women and Girls – Leadership and Empowerment in Ancestral Domains (I-LEAD), is set to be executed by the United Nations…
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NIA and World Bank Launch Pilot Project for Climate-Resilient Irrigation in Laguna
In a significant move towards sustainable agriculture, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Calabarzon has joined forces with the World Bank to launch a pilot project aimed at bolstering irrigation systems against climate change. The initiative, known as the Irrigation Operator of the Future (IOF), was the focus of a recent conference held in Pila,…
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President Marcos Jr. Commends ADB’s Vital Role in Philippine Development and Recovery from Pandemic
In a heartfelt farewell meeting at Malacañang, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed his deep appreciation for the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and its outgoing President Masatsugu Asakawa. The meeting, held on January 23, 2025, was marked by Marcos conferring the prestigious Order of Sikatuna to Asakawa, recognizing his significant contributions to the Philippines’ growth…
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