Climate change affects urgent health issues

TIMELY health issues due to rapid global climate change challenges government for urgent action. The controversial anti- dengue as the warnings on forthcoming cyclonic typhoons and earthquakes, endangers all sectors of Philippines society today.

Herald Forum (Pilipinas Global) took the cudgels for the people’s advocacy via its media event “Climate Change: Challenge to Action” at the I’M Hotel Makati City. TV/radio and print media covering health, food- security, agriculture and the environment sought the urgent intervention of President Rodrigo Duterte to prioritize climate change action towards challenges for solutions to prevent another Yolanda tragedy to happen in the country. Renowned speakers led by internationally-acclaimed Filipino award-winning Scientist Engr. Isidro Ursua, were joined by Filipino world-health expert Dr. Gil Vicente, president of the International Academy of Medical Specialists, Inc. (IAMSI) and former president of Philippine Agricultural Journalists, Inc. (PAJ) Mike Alunan. The Herald Forum ( Pilipinas Global) led by award- winning journalist, good governance advocate and TV/Radio broadcaster Francisco anchor/producer of Good News Pilipinas over DZRJ 810 AM from 12noon to 1pm (Saturdays).