Environment
El Niño’s heat engine keeps Weather full of surprise
When people hear El Niño, they often picture wilting crops, shrinking reservoirs and relentless heat. That's only part of the story. Behind the dry skies is a giant oceanic reshuffling that begins thousands of kilometers away in the Pacific and quietly rewrites weather patterns across the globe.
LWUA secures water supply with proactive measures ahead of El Nino
Against more frequent extreme weather driven by climate change, the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) is prioritizing proactive drought preparation alongside response efforts, aligning with the Marcos administration’s goal of stronger national water security.
Manila Water better prepared for 2026 El Niño with diversified water sources
As the Philippines faces another El Niño episode—forecast to become a "super El Niño" by late 2026 and last into early 2027—Manila Water says it is far more capable now of delivering reliable 24/7 service than during previous dry spells.
DENR pushes ozone-depleting chemicals phase-out
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has launched a workshop to complete the Philippines’ full phase-out of ozone-depleting hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) by 2030.
Philippines hosts global climate fund board meeting in Mandaluyong
The Board of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) will hold its ninth meeting from July 8 to 10, 2026, at the Asian Development Bank headquarters in Mandaluyong City. Hosted by the Philippines through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the gathering brings together board members, climate experts, civil society representatives, and government officials to strengthen support for developing nations hardest hit by climate change.
