MANILA — The 126th Independence Day Celebration of the Philippines was solemnly observed by the Philippine Delegation (PhilDel) at the ongoing 60th sessions of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI) and Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA) in Bonn, Germany.
Under the visionary leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Philippines has strategically aligned its economic and prosperity agenda with the imperatives of climate change.
Secretary Robert E.A. Borje, Vice Chairperson of the Climate Change Commission (CCC) and Co-Head of PhilDel, spearheaded the delegation in making a compelling call for immediate and transformative climate action.
PhilDel’s collaborative efforts emphasizes the country’s unified approach to tackling climate change on the global stage.
PhilDel is composed of 11 agencies, namely:
1. CCC
2. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
3. Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines (DFA)
4. Department of Energy Philippines (DOE)
5. Department of Finance (DOF)
6. Department of Agriculture – Philippines (DA)
7. Department of Labor and Employment – DOLE
8. Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG Philippines)
9. National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)
10. Presidential Communications Office (PCO)
11. Philippine Information Agency (PIA)
The Philippines has recently achieved a pivotal climate milestone as it submitted its National Adaptation Plan (NAP), outlining a comprehensive strategy from 2030 to 2050. The Philippines has become the third ASEAN country and the 56th globally to submit a NAP. (CCC)
