Tag: environmental policy
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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…
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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…
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Carbon Credits Poised to Enhance Lives of Indigenous Peoples in Davao
In a recent press briefing in Davao City, the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Region 11 Director Geroncio Aguio outlined the potential benefits of carbon credits for indigenous peoples (IPs) in the Davao Region. Aguio explained that through the Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES), IPs could earn income by preserving ecological balance and reforesting…
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Cebu City Plans to Reinstate ‘No Segregation, No Collection’ Waste Policy
Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has praised eight barangays for their effective waste segregation efforts, which could serve as models for a city-wide policy. The mayor highlighted the success of these areas in an interview, expressing confidence in meeting the requirements of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. The policy, set to…
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