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Camarines Sur Rep. LRay Villafuerte has backed the Duterte administration’s call for the world’s G20 major economies to deliver on their over-a-decade-old commitment to mobilize $100 billion in annual financing and support to help climate-vulnerable countries like the Philippines implement adaptation and mitigation measures to reverse the devastating effects of the climate crisis. Villafuerte said […]
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has welcomed the approval of President Rodrigo Duterte to release funds for the implementation of the agency’s rural electrification projects in the countryside. The approved funds, which amount to P120 million, are contained in Republic Act (RA) No. 11518 or the 2021 General Appropriations Act (GAA), intended for the installation […]
The Department of Education (DepEd), through the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DRRMS), together with Komunidad X launched the KaLIKHAsan: Likha at Lakas ng Kabataan Para sa Kalikasan, a creative sourcebook on using theater for climate education and action. KaLIKHAsan was developed for teachers, theater and performance practitioners, and workshop facilitators. It explains how […]
“Needed now: climate-resilient public structures.” Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles emphasized that the government should lead the way in ensuring that the country’s infrastructures can withstand the harsher effects of the climate. The solon said he would be asking the Department of Public Works and Highways and other concerned agencies about their plans to […]
The Cordillera is a strategic region, not only as the country’s “salad bowl,” but also a model in averting the impacts of climate change. “As the primary source of highland vegetables in the country, the Cordillera also serves as one of the models where we can showcase climate change adaptation and mitigation initiatives,” said Agriculture […]
The potato is one of the most versatile ingredients. It can be prepared through different methods of cooking. For example, you can have it fried, mashed, or mashed then fried. The potato can be served as a pie crust or covering, or prepared as a side dish, or can even be the main ingredient of […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu has urged local government units (LGUs) to pursue investments in the Risk Resiliency Program (RRP) to boost the country’s preparedness in mitigating the impact of climate change. Cimatu, who also chairs the Cabinet Cluster on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation and Disaster Risk Reduction […]
To enhance the integration of climate change in the basic education curriculum, the Department of Education (DepEd) launched a Climate Change Education microsite containing curated reference and supplementary learning materials. The Climate Change education microsite (https://www.deped.gov.ph/climate-change-education/) is a repository of learning resources and references on climate change from partner organizations and institutions, including the Climate […]
Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu expressed hope the use of bicycles as a means of public transportation will continue even after the COVID-19 pandemic is over, citing its potential to fight climate change. “With COVID-19, we have rediscovered the benefits of cycling and walking—saving money, getting fit, and helping to reduce pollution and mitigate climate change. […]
In celebration of the upcoming National Climate Change Consciousness Week (NCCCW), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Climate Change Service (DENR-CCS) pushes through with its fully-loaded activities – most of it to be held virtually – from November 19 to 27, 2020, while the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is still present in the country. With this […]