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PGMA passed the Climate Change Bill

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Manila : Philippines | about 1 month ago  
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  • Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo hands a bag of relief goods to a landslide victim in La Trinidad
    Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo hands a bag of relief ...
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Manila, Philippines--President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo stated that the government did not lack from finding solutions on Climate Change.

According to the President, they are more than gratified with their moves to sojourn the effects of climate change in the country that was brought about by the calamity.

President Arroyo proudly stated that she have recently passed a Climate Change Bill that will be signed on October 30th of this year.

PGMA will also approve the Disaster Risk Reduction Bill that will broaden the authority of the NDCC or the National Disaster Coordinating Council.

Today, the Chief Executive will hold an assembly with the Legislative Executive Advisory Council (Ledac) to brainstorm more solutions because of the possible threats of climate change in world that was brought about by environmental unfriendly practices.

Paula Isaiah Panganiban, dwiZ

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