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VP Sara Duterte urges a unified, long-term climate response as the Philippines continues to face severe impacts despite contributing minimally to global emissions.
As the nation marks Global Warming and Climate Change Consciousness Month, Vice President Sara Duterte underscored the urgent need for a unified, long-term response to the worsening climate crisis—one that continues to batter communities across the Philippines despite the country contributing only a minimal share to global greenhouse gas emissions.
“The Philippines contributes minimally to global emissions yet bears a disproportionate burden from climate impacts,” the Vice President emphasized, noting that climate change is not an abstract global issue but a daily reality that affects the land we farm, the waters we fish, the homes we build, and the future we leave our children.
This year alone, fifteen typhoons swept across the country, displacing thousands of families and leaving many communities grappling with poverty and widespread destruction. Duterte said these climate-related calamities continue to test the nation’s resilience, preparedness, and unity.
The Vice President urged Filipinos to recognize the role of individual and collective choices in addressing the crisis. “Our choice matters—how we consume, what we waste, how we build. Each decision either deepens the challenge or helps us adapt, reduce, or prepare for the more adverse effects of the climate crisis,” she stressed.
Duterte also highlighted the Office of the Vice President’s national tree-planting initiative, which recently reached its milestone of one million trees planted across the country in just three years. She described the effort as part of the OVP’s commitment to strengthen the Philippines’ natural defenses against the effects of climate change.
Calling on local government units, she urged the integration of climate preparation and adaptation in development planning. This includes the protection and rehabilitation of forests, mangroves, rivers, and marine ecosystems, as well as investments in early warning systems to strengthen community resilience.
Beyond government action, Duterte encouraged Filipino families to cultivate a culture of environmental responsibility. Teaching children to reduce waste, avoid single-use plastics, and adopt sustainable habits, she said, is essential to building a greener and safer future.
“Let this month ignite a lasting commitment to a livable future, preserved and passed on for generations to come,” she said.
“The Philippines contributes minimally to global emissions yet bears a disproportionate burden from climate impacts,” the Vice President emphasized, noting that climate change is not an abstract global issue but a daily reality that affects the land we farm, the waters we fish, the homes we build, and the future we leave our children.
This year alone, fifteen typhoons swept across the country, displacing thousands of families and leaving many communities grappling with poverty and widespread destruction. Duterte said these climate-related calamities continue to test the nation’s resilience, preparedness, and unity.
The Vice President urged Filipinos to recognize the role of individual and collective choices in addressing the crisis. “Our choice matters—how we consume, what we waste, how we build. Each decision either deepens the challenge or helps us adapt, reduce, or prepare for the more adverse effects of the climate crisis,” she stressed.
Duterte also highlighted the Office of the Vice President’s national tree-planting initiative, which recently reached its milestone of one million trees planted across the country in just three years. She described the effort as part of the OVP’s commitment to strengthen the Philippines’ natural defenses against the effects of climate change.
Calling on local government units, she urged the integration of climate preparation and adaptation in development planning. This includes the protection and rehabilitation of forests, mangroves, rivers, and marine ecosystems, as well as investments in early warning systems to strengthen community resilience.
Beyond government action, Duterte encouraged Filipino families to cultivate a culture of environmental responsibility. Teaching children to reduce waste, avoid single-use plastics, and adopt sustainable habits, she said, is essential to building a greener and safer future.
“Let this month ignite a lasting commitment to a livable future, preserved and passed on for generations to come,” she said.
Sa pagdiriwang ng Global Warming and Climate Change Consciousness Month, binigyang-diin ni Vice President Sara Duterte ang kagyat na pangangailangan para sa nagkakaisa at pangmatagalang tugon sa lumalalang krisis sa pagbabago ng klima, isang banta na patuloy na nagpapahirap sa mga komunidad sa Pilipinas, kahit napakaliit lamang ng ambag ng bansa sa global greenhouse gas emissions.
“The Philippines contributes minimally to global emissions yet bears a disproportionate burden from climate impacts,” ani Duterte, na iginiit na ang climate change ay hindi isang malayong konsepto kundi isang pang-araw-araw na realidad na humuhubog sa lupang sinasaka, tubig na pinagkukunan ng kabuhayan, mga tahanang binubuo, at kinabukasang ipinamamana sa susunod na salinlahi.
Ngayong taon lamang, labinlimang bagyo ang tumama sa bansa, libo-libong pamilya ang nawalan ng tirahan, at maraming komunidad ang nananatili sa kahirapan at matinding pinsala. Ayon sa Bise Presidente, patuloy na sinusubok ng mga sakunang dulot ng climate change ang katatagan at kahandaan ng bawat pamilya, pamayanan, at ng buong bansa.
Hinimok niya ang mga Pilipino na pahalagahan ang kanilang mga indibidwal at kolektibong desisyon sa pagtugon sa krisis. “Our choice matters—how we consume, what we waste, how we build. Each decision either deepens the challenge or helps us adapt, reduce, or prepare for the more adverse effects of the climate crisis,” aniya.
Ipinagmalaki rin ni Duterte ang inisyatibong tree-planting ng Office of the Vice President, na kamakailan ay nakapagtala ng isang milyong punong naitanim sa iba’t ibang panig ng Pilipinas sa loob lamang ng tatlong taon. Aniya, bahagi ito ng pangako ng OVP na patatagin ang likas na depensa ng bansa laban sa epekto ng climate change.
Nanawagan din ang Bise Presidente sa mga lokal na pamahalaan na isama ang climate preparation at adaptation sa kanilang development planning. Kabilang dito ang pangangalaga at rehabilitasyon ng mga kagubatan, bakawan, ilog, at karagatan, pati na ang pamumuhunan sa early warning systems upang lalo pang palakasin ang katatagan ng mga komunidad.
Higit pa sa aksyon ng pamahalaan, hinimok ni Duterte ang mga pamilyang Pilipino na linangin ang kultura ng pangangalaga sa kapaligiran. Aniya, dapat turuan ang mga kabataan na magbawas ng basura, umiwas sa single-use plastics, at isabuhay ang mga makakalikasang gawi bilang bahagi ng pangangalaga sa isa’t isa.
“Let this month ignite a lasting commitment to a livable future, preserved and passed on for generations to come,” pagtatapos niya.
“The Philippines contributes minimally to global emissions yet bears a disproportionate burden from climate impacts,” ani Duterte, na iginiit na ang climate change ay hindi isang malayong konsepto kundi isang pang-araw-araw na realidad na humuhubog sa lupang sinasaka, tubig na pinagkukunan ng kabuhayan, mga tahanang binubuo, at kinabukasang ipinamamana sa susunod na salinlahi.
Ngayong taon lamang, labinlimang bagyo ang tumama sa bansa, libo-libong pamilya ang nawalan ng tirahan, at maraming komunidad ang nananatili sa kahirapan at matinding pinsala. Ayon sa Bise Presidente, patuloy na sinusubok ng mga sakunang dulot ng climate change ang katatagan at kahandaan ng bawat pamilya, pamayanan, at ng buong bansa.
Hinimok niya ang mga Pilipino na pahalagahan ang kanilang mga indibidwal at kolektibong desisyon sa pagtugon sa krisis. “Our choice matters—how we consume, what we waste, how we build. Each decision either deepens the challenge or helps us adapt, reduce, or prepare for the more adverse effects of the climate crisis,” aniya.
Ipinagmalaki rin ni Duterte ang inisyatibong tree-planting ng Office of the Vice President, na kamakailan ay nakapagtala ng isang milyong punong naitanim sa iba’t ibang panig ng Pilipinas sa loob lamang ng tatlong taon. Aniya, bahagi ito ng pangako ng OVP na patatagin ang likas na depensa ng bansa laban sa epekto ng climate change.
Nanawagan din ang Bise Presidente sa mga lokal na pamahalaan na isama ang climate preparation at adaptation sa kanilang development planning. Kabilang dito ang pangangalaga at rehabilitasyon ng mga kagubatan, bakawan, ilog, at karagatan, pati na ang pamumuhunan sa early warning systems upang lalo pang palakasin ang katatagan ng mga komunidad.
Higit pa sa aksyon ng pamahalaan, hinimok ni Duterte ang mga pamilyang Pilipino na linangin ang kultura ng pangangalaga sa kapaligiran. Aniya, dapat turuan ang mga kabataan na magbawas ng basura, umiwas sa single-use plastics, at isabuhay ang mga makakalikasang gawi bilang bahagi ng pangangalaga sa isa’t isa.
“Let this month ignite a lasting commitment to a livable future, preserved and passed on for generations to come,” pagtatapos niya.