Environment

As COP30 reveals power imbalances in climate negotiations, the Philippines faces the challenge of ensuring our vulnerable communities' voices reach decision-making rooms.

Tropical Depression Wilma accelerates through Samar province, heading toward Palawan with 45 kph winds. Multiple provinces under Signal No. 1 as storm brings strong winds and rough seas.

With 447 ECCs issued nationwide, these environmental certificates balance development needs with ecological protection across the Philippine archipelago's diverse regions.

Uwan weakens to severe tropical storm outside PAR but continues threatening Northern Luzon with heavy rains, landslides, and rough seas affecting rural communities.

Super Typhoon Uwan's encounter with the Sierra Madre mountain range showcased why this 540-kilometer natural barrier is called Luzon's backbone, protecting millions from devastating winds.