Gov’t urged to revert unproductive fishponds to mangroves for climate fight
More than half of the Philippines’ extensive mangrove ecosystems, estimated at 450,000 hectares in 1918, have been lost primarily to fishpond conversion and other coastal development projects. .....»»
Converting ponds to salt farms threatens mangrove restoration, conservationists warn
As the government seeks to revitalize the country's struggling salt industry, conservationists warn that allowing abandoned, undeveloped, and underutilized (AUU) fishponds to be converted into salt farms risks exacerbating the degradation of mangroves......»»
ALS students plant mangroves
ALS students plant mangroves.....»»
OVP plants 5K mangroves in Kabankalan City
OVP plants 5K mangroves in Kabankalan City.....»»
One Meralco plants 125,000 mangroves on World Wetlands Day
One Meralco Foundation the social development arm of the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), celebrates this year’s World Wetlands Day by planting and nurturing 125,000 native mangroves in Del Carmen in Siargao Islands, Surigao del Norte......»»
Young voters care about climate change. Politicians don t
Young people want action on climate change but research shows Indonesia's political class isn't listening. Climate change matters a lot to young Indonesians. Several national surveys show that Generation Z and Millennials are concerned about the impact of climate change on their lives. Politicians, however, appear to be ignoring the issue if their pu.....»»
Dabawenyo parents call on DepEd to revert to old school calendar
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 22 January) – Several Dabawenyo parents called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to bring back the June-March academic calendar for school year 2024-2025, rather than implementing the current August-May schedule. Jerome Roces, a father of four kids who are all in the elementary level, said there’s a need to revert […].....»»
Government working to revert to old school calendar – Marcos
The government is working to revert to the old school calendar from June to March as the scorching summer heat, aggravated by the El Niño phenomenon, is causing class disruptions in several areas across the country, President Marcos yesterday......»»
DepEd to slowly revert to old school calendar
DepEd to slowly revert to old school calendar.....»»
Lacson backs move to revert school opening to June
Lacson backs move to revert school opening to June.....»»
DepEd urged: Let SY 2024-2025 return to old school calendar
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) should revert School Year 2024-2025 to the old school calendar, a House legislator said Saturday. Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers said the return to a June-March school calendar “is a huge leap forward for our students, parents, and teachers” amid worsening climate change. He also.....»»
Philippine calls for stronger action on climate change
Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual has called for stronger sustainable trade and development initiatives to address climate change during the second ministerial meeting of the Coalition of Trade Ministers on Climate on the sidelines of the 13th World Trade Organization ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates......»»
Belmonte, Binay call for climate action funding from development banks
The C40 coalition of cities, a network of nearly 100 mayors, asked MDBs to increase urban climate investment, integrate urban climate action into their strategies, and implement tailored programs to support city projects. .....»»
Marcos Jr. urges developed states to rectify climate injustice
Developed countries should do more and act immediately to rectify climate “injustice,” President Marcos said yesterday, as he called for a multilateral approach to pushing back climate change......»»
Philippines 10-year nuclear plan ‘too late,’ says climate analyst
The long-term nuclear plan outlined by the Department of Energy is “too long, too late” due to the climate emergency, a climate analyst said, suggesting instead the prioritization of building renewable energy facilities......»»
Job insecurity, climate change pose challenges in Philippines human development – UNDP
The lack of job security and the high exposure to climate and disaster risks are seen as challenges to the country’s economic growth and human development, making it necessary to make investments in climate resilience and education, according to the United Nations Development Program......»»
Climate talk: Marcos s contradictory policies on reclamation, energy, mining
AS ALL eyes are on the COP28 conference in Dubai, reports in the country continue to highlight climate change and environmental concerns; in the process exposing the Marcos administration's policy directions on climate issues as inconsistent, even contradictory.Timely reports on reclamation, energy, and mining flag the problems that persist. Media coverage reveal that the Marcos administration's policy direction.....»»
Climate talk: Marcos s contradictory policies on reclamation, energy, mining
AS ALL eyes are on the COP28 conference in Dubai, reports in the country continue to highlight climate change and environmental concerns; in the process exposing the Marcos administration's policy directions on climate issues as inconsistent, even contradictory.Timely reports on reclamation, energy, and mining flag the problems that persist. Media coverage reveal that the Marcos administration's policy direction.....»»
Unproductive
The Senate is well underway considering the Resolution of Both Houses initiated by the House of Representatives. The Resolution could bring together the two chambers in an effort to amend the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution......»»
Advocates call for climate emergency in Mindanao
PMCJ urged the local governments in Mindanao to strengthen the capacity of localities to deal with the impacts of climate change, provide adequate shelter to displaced communities, and review current disaster prevention and response programs......»»
Marcos pushes Philippines-Australia partnership on climate change
President Marcos yesterday urged Australia to work with the Philippines on clean and renewable energy and measures aimed at addressing the effects of climate change that place food security and people’s livelihood at risk......»»