The Climate Change Commission (CCC) participated in the recently concluded “Kalayaan 2025: Pampamahalaang Programa at Serbisyo Booth” held at Luneta Park in Manila. The event served as a platform for the CCC to showcase its flagship policies, programs, and initiatives that aim to build a climate-resilient Philippines.
The booth highlighted the People’s Survival Fund (PSF), a financing mechanism that provides grants for climate adaptation projects, and the Climate Change Expenditure Tagging (CCET), a tool used to identify and track government expenditures related to climate action.
Recognizing the importance of raising public awareness, the CCC also featured programs such as the Philippine Resilience Awards (PRA), an award-giving body that promotes resilience against climate-related disasters, where the agency serves as an implementing partner.
“Our policies, programs and initiatives are designed to help the country, especially vulnerable communities, to build resilience against the impacts of climate change,” CCC Executive Director Robert E.A. Borje said.
The Kalayaan 2025 booths brought together various national government agencies to present their programs and services to the public. The initiative aimed to bring the government closer to the people by highlighting each agency’s mandate and role in nation-building.
Borje emphasized the importance of such events in bridging the gap between the government and the public. “These booths help our fellow citizens understand what the government is doing. For instance, our agency may be small, but we carry out critical work. Climate change is one of the most pressing issues today, and yet not everyone is aware of the urgency to act,” he noted.
“This event provides valuable exposure not only for our agency, but also for other small offices that play crucial roles in driving sustainable development,” he added.
The activity, which ran from June 10 to 11, was organized by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) as part of the lead-up to the celebration of Independence Day.
Hundreds of visitors, including students, families, and professionals, flocked to the CCC booth to learn more about the Commission’s initiatives.
As part of the booth activities, guests were invited to take part in short climate quizzes, with eco-friendly prizes such as plantable pencils, cup coasters, and other sustainable items up for grabs.
Other agencies also participated, including the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Energy (DOE), and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), to promote government services and guide the public toward sustainable practices.
The CCC booth also featured its recently launched “Bawal Plastik Dito” sticker pack, which can be downloaded through this link: linktr.ee/cccphl.
In observance of Independence Day on June 12, the CCC also joined the flag-raising ceremony held at Rizal Park, led by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., alongside representatives from various national government agencies.
The commemoration included a solemn wreath-laying rite at the monument of Dr. Jose Rizal and the Kalayaan Parade, honoring the country’s heroes and celebrating the nation’s independence under the theme “Kalayaan, Kinabukasan, Kasaysayan.” (PR)
