President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reaffirmed the Philippines’ commitment to decisive climate action in his message during the 2025 Solidarity Night, the culminating activity of the 18th Global Warming and Climate Change Consciousness Week (CCC Week).
Hosted by the Climate Change Commission (CCC), the event showcased the country’s progress on the Nationally Determined Contribution Implementation Plan (NDCIP) and stressed a whole-of-nation approach to climate action.
“Let us uphold climate governance, protecting the beauty and bounty of our land, while seeking effective ways to ensure the welfare of generations to come,” Marcos said.
“Together, let us nurture a nation that leads with foresight and thrives with purpose―one that is resilient, future-ready and responsive to the needs of both people and the planet,” he added.
The President cited ongoing initiatives under the National Adaptation Plan, the NDCIP, and efforts in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and climate finance as foundations for a future “that leaves no Filipino behind.”
Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla, the official representative of President Marcos to the CCC, said building resilience goes beyond policies and programs.
“It requires compassion, commitment and collaboration. It means supporting local innovations, empowering communities and transforming development pathways into ones that are sustainable, inclusive, and just,” Lotilla said.
CCC vice chairperson and executive director Robert E.A. Borje cited the event’s unifying spirit. “Let this be our continuing challenge: to work for the last, the least the lost, and the most vulnerable. In doing so, we can become the change our country and the world need,” he said.
Borje said partnership remains central to the Philippines’ climate agenda, as embodied in the Active Climate Change Engagement Leading to Resilient, Adaptive and Transformative Empowerment (ACCELERATE) Framework, which drives inclusive, participatory and whole-of-nation climate governance.
Speakers from various sectors shared their contributions. ACEN Corp. president and chief executive officer Eric Francia highlighted the urgency of measurable mitigation amid rapid growth.
“The Philippines is growing quickly, industries are expanding and power demand is rising, yet we remain one of the most climate-vulnerable nations.” he said. CCC News
“As we grow, we need to make sure we are also cutting emissions in a real and measurable way. That’s the heart of mitigation and this is why the Philippines’ NDC does matter.”
Started in 2024, Solidarity Night was established to highlight the thematic strategies of the National Adaptation Plan 2023–2050.
The 2025 edition focused on mitigation and the NDCIP, underscoring the country’s resolve to advance from planning to full-scale implementation of long-term climate objectives. CCC News
