Manila, May 3 -- Senate Pro Tempore Loren Legarda on Friday sought more support for efforts to build resilience in communities vulnerable to climate change.

In a statement, Legarda called for collective action, both at local and international levels, to address climate change through sustainable practices.

"We must prioritize sustainable practices, invest in renewable energy sources, water security, sustainable and circular livelihoods, and enact policies that mitigate and adapt to climate change's devastating effects," Legarda said.

The Philippines is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. In 2022, the World Risk Index ranked the Philippines as the country with the highest disaster risk.

The recent report of Metro Manila...