CCC turns to socmed to entice public support for positive action vs climate change

THE Climate Change Commission (CCC) is tapping social media to encourage the public’s positive action against the destructive and hazardous effects of climate change.

The CCC led by Commissioner Albert dela Cruz recently signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) in Malacañang with the Kapisanan ng Social Media Broadcaster ng Pilipinas Inc. (KSMBPI). “With this MOA signing, we at the Climate Change Commission would like to manifest our resolute determination to address the problem of climate change in our country by talking directly to our people through various interactive social media platforms and networks nationwide. Climate Change is a very serious problem that impacts not only the Filipinos but the entire humanity due to its real threat on humankind extinction if left unattended,” de la Cruz said in a statement.

“The Philippine contribution to the global carbon footprint is less than 1 percent yet our country is among the top 4 most vulnerable nations in the world to the deadly effects of climate change” dela Cruz added.

KSMBPI chairman Dr. Michael

Raymond Aragon, meanwhile, expressed elation for the privilege of being of service to the public by being tapped by the CCC to help the government in its climate change advocacies.

“We are glad to be afforded this rare privilege of serving our people directly through our partnership with the Climate Change Commission. We intend to sustain this collaboration with the CCC for the greater interest of our beloved country and people,” aragon said.

A nongovernment organization that advocates proper and righteous social media broadcasting, KSMBPI believes in the power of proper training and education, through the group’s Technical Education and Skills Development Authority recognized free online courses.