The Philippines is pushing for stronger ASEAN cooperation on climate finance, technology, and resilience, as it seeks to make climate change a bigger part of the region’s economic and security agenda during its chairmanship this year.
When Typhoon Yolanda struck in 2013, artists Precious Leaño and Alex Baluyut asked a simple question: “Can we cook for them?” — “them” being survivors arriving at Villamor Air Base from Tacloban, many days without proper food. Using their own equipment and artist network, they mobilized volunteers to serve hot meals around the clock.