Rizal Representative Fidel Nograles on Saturday called on local governments to apply for funding for their projects as a P1-billion fund for climate change projects remains under-utilized.
“The fund remains underused even as our communities are perennially laid to waste because of calamities that have become more intense,” Nograles said in a statement.
This came after the Climate Change Commission (CCC) revealed that only P164 million of its P1-B funds were distributed to local government units since 2016.
Due to this, Nograles urged LGUs to “apply more rigor in fulfilling requirements for funding” as well as to prepare projects with a political will and a technical team.
“Mula sa pag-isip pa lang ng programa, dapat masiguro nating pulido at base sa siyensiya ang mga ito. Huwag mahihiyang magtanong at kumonsulta sa mga expert para hindi ma-reject ang application,” he said.
(From conceptualizing programs, we need to make sure that the foundation is polished and based on science. Don’t be shy to ask and consult experts so your applications will not be rejected.)
He also advised the CCC to review its strategy to encourage local governments to submit proposals.
“Kasi kung walang kumakagat, baka hindi epektibo ang impormasyong bumababa sa mga LGU,” said Nograles.
(If no one is participating then the information going down may not be effective.)
The Philippines has ranked fourth on the list of countries most affected by extreme weather across the globe. —LBG, GMA News
Lawmaker urges LGUs to apply for underused climate fund
Source: Pinoy Hub News
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