A green agenda for the Marcos administration

By John Leo Algo

Jun 01, 2022 12:04 am

THE Filipino voters have spoken. Now, we can turn our attention to more pressing issues the Philippines is facing. None is arguably more overlooked yet vital to national sustainable development than the green agenda.

While the administration of outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte was able to accomplish a few milestones related to climate and environmental action, many long-running issues in implementation, coordination among agencies and priorities of top officials negated much of the impact of these achievements.

Employees walk past solar panels at a solar energy farm owned and operated by Valenzuela Solar Energy Inc. in Valenzuela City, Metro Manila on Saturday, May 28, 2022. PHOTO BY MARIA TAN / AFP

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