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Senate Concurrence to the Paris Agreement on Climate Change Is a Great Victory for the Planet – LOPEZ

DENR Secretary Gina Lopez expressed elation at the Senate’s unanimous concurrence to the Paris Agreement on Climate Change on Tuesday, days after President Rodrigo Duterte ratified the landmark global environment pact. “I’m very happy. This is a great victory for the planet. President Digong set the stage for the Senate’s concurrence to the Paris Agreement,” […]

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LGUs and SUCs Partnership Needed to Effectively Implement Climate Laws – LEGARDA

Senator Loren Legarda urged the country’s state universities and colleges to assist local government units in implementing the country’s laws on climate and environment, stressing that local action is crucial in ensuring the survival of present and future generations. Legarda made the statement at the Orientation Meeting with State Universities and Colleges, held at the […]

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Senate Ratification of Paris Agreement to aid Efforts to Address Climate Change – PIMENTEL

Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel on Tuesday called the Senate’s ratification of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change “a significant step forward in our country’s efforts to address climate change and bequeath a livable world to our children and their children.” Voting 22-0, the Senate voted to ratify the Paris Agreement after President Rodrigo Duterte […]