Quezon City — The Commission on Elections announced the final results of the country’s midterm elections.

Commenting on the outcome, Greenpeace Philippines Country Director Lea Guerrero said:

“Greenpeace Philippines is challenging newly elected officials to step up political leadership on climate justice and action. Very few candidates ran with the platform to address the climate emergency, but now the winners must hit the ground running to deliver climate solutions and justice to the millions of Filipinos who are annually assailed by super typhoons and extreme heat.

“For the next three years, our new officials have the opportunity to heed the calls of their constituents and show true leadership for people and the planet. Leaders must keep in mind that addressing the impacts of climate change and improving disaster preparedness remain top priorities of Filipinos. This means strengthening the climate resilience of vulnerable communities, holding polluters accountable by making them pay for climate loss and damage, and ensuring that laws and policies are grounded on climate justice.

“Without urgent, systemic action, the ongoing climate crisis will exacerbate poverty, hunger, and inequality. Leaders must act urgently.”

Greenpeace is challenging the winning candidates to:

  • Champion communities by strengthening climate resilience 
  • Hold polluters accountable—make them pay for climate loss and damage 
  • Back a Just Energy Transition away from fossil fuels 
  • Promote health-focused climate policies 
  • Mainstream climate justice across all levels of governance

As their first order of business as when they take office, and upon resumption of Congress, Greenpeace is calling on local and national officials to support the passage of the Climate Accountability (CLIMA) Bill, put in place local and national bans on single use plastics, and reject plans and legislation for dangerous nuclear power.

For requests for interviews and other information, please contact:

James Relativo, Greenpeace Philippines Communications Campaigner [email protected] | +63 919 069 3424