Marcos to Pinoys: Take a stance in protecting Earth, mitigating climate change

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to take a stance in protecting the planet and play a role in addressing climate change.

Marcos made the call amid the observance of the Climate Change Consciousness Week.

"I enjoin the Climate Change Commission to effectively communicate this year’s theme of unity and cooperation for a more resilient and adaptable nation,'' Marcos said in a video message.

''We all have a role to play in this mission. So we must work together, take a stance in support of our planet. Let us be involved in creating solutions to mitigate the effects of global warming and climate change'' he added.

Marcos pointed out that the impact of global warming and climate change has become more evident in our present time.

He said that rising temperatures, extreme weather events and a decline in biodiversity are ''stark reminders of the need to quickly respond to this immediate environmental concern.''

Climate change was among the topics discussed during the 2023 APEC Summit in San Francisco, California last week.

Marcos said the APEC member economies discussed ''what part each of us can play in facing those challenges that the new world economy has brought us.'' — Anna Felicia Bajo/RSJ, GMA Integrated News