Tag: Climate Change Commission

Gov’t energy policy should be reviewed – CCC

QUEZON City, Philippines – According to the Climate Change Commission, the government should review its energy policy in order to avoid dependence on coal-fired power plants and in the development of clean energy sources. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/4XI0h2tusMM

Commission asks next President to take bold steps to combat climate change

THE Climate Change Commission (CCC) wants those running for office in the May elections, especially presidential aspirants, to include in their agenda steps to combat climate change and its far-reaching effects on food security, health, livelihood, and poverty. Vice chairperson of the CCC, Secretary Emmanuel de Guzman, said on Saturday that environmental issues must be high on the to-do list of the next president, as candidates face off for the second round of presidential debates […]

PhilCCAP to launch products on PH climate change adaptability

  MANILA – The Philippines Climate Change Adaptation Project (PhilCCAP), a foreign-funded program jointly implemented by a consortium of national government agencies, including the environment and agriculture executive departments and the state weather bureau, is set to launch its products on March 1, 2015 at the Grand Ballroom of the Century Park Hotel, Manila. Dubbed as the “PhilCCAP Products Launching Day,” the event will showcase products developed for the purpose of vastly improving the country’s […]

Climate Change Commission and National Youth Commission signs memorandum of cooperation

The Climate Change Commission and the National Youth Commission signed a memorandum of cooperation in order to launch the #nowphilippines signature campaign which aims to garner one million signatures which aims to raise the support of the youth on the issue of climate change. Said signatures will be presented to the United Nations 21st Conference to be held in Paris, France to serve as a call for concrete actions to fight climate change. (Eagle News […]

Philippines asks for more funds for climate change projects

MANILA, Philippines, May 20 (Eagle News) — The Climate Change Commission is looking towards Germany for additional funding for the Commission’s projects. The said commission submitted proposals to the said country. Germany already gave Php 750 million for said projects and is open to the idea of giving additional funding. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

PHL, Germany strengthen ties for climate protection

Typhoon Yolanda became the turning point in the climate change agenda as many of our kababayans have been adversely affected by its devastation. To address this need to adapt to the effects of climate change, the Philippine government had stepped up its efforts for public awareness and disaster risk mitigation through the Climate Change Commission. Sec. Lucille Sering, Climate Change Commission Vice Chairperson, said that the results-based monitoring system that they had implemented not only provided […]

Klima ng Pagbabago

  The extreme weather conditions brought about by climate change dictates a change of thinking and lifestyle. KLIMA NG PAGBABAGO aims to educate viewers in the harsh realities of climate change and the adaptation needed to be better suited with the changing environment. This program is hosted by Sec. Mary Anne Lucille Sering, Vice-Chairperson and Commissioner of the Climate Change Commission. Airs every Monday at 8-9 in the evening only on NET 25. [Youtube_Channel_Gallery feed=”playlist” […]

Officials Laud Philippine Arena Inauguration

Government officials were all praises for Ciudad de Victoria and its centerpiece, the Philippine Arena, as they voiced their support for the facility. House Speaker Sonny Belmonte, who was also present during the groundbreaking ceremony for the arena last year, was astounded, claiming he has seen the outside of the place several times but was amazed by its sheer size when he stepped inside. Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos, meanwhile, remarked that it is a […]