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Wednesday, November 13, 2024

ABS-CBN Foundation and Worldbex Services International: A Legacy of Giving


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Worldbex Services International (WSI) and ABS CBN Foundation Inc. shared a commitment to building dreams and shaping the future together for two decades, creating lasting positive change for our nation. Together with Bantay Bata’s vision of becoming the Philippines’ most trusted foundation, where partners work together for the common good of our nation, these two organizations are committed to create a brighter future through initiatives that protect, nurture, and empower the next generation.




This 2024, World Bazaar Festival, the longest-running Christmas Charity Bazaar in the country, returns for an even more festive holiday with the theme “SHOP ALL THE WAY!”. Bringing together the best lineup of bazaaristas from all over the country as they offer a unique and affordable shopping experience for everyone! A one-stop shopping destination at the heart of the Metro, World Bazaar Festival remains steadfast in community service as it strengthened its partnership with the ABS CBN Foundation Incorporated last October 29, 2024, at the Gina Lopez Building of ABS CBN Compound in Quezon City. Present during the MOA Signing were, from left to right, Ms. Christine Joy C. Dabu (Senior Resource Mobilization Officer of ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.), Ms. Roberta Lopez-Feliciano (Managing Director of ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.), Ms. Jill Aithnie Ang (Managing Director of WSI), Ms. Michelle Paula Ang-Yu (Finance Director of WSI), and Mr. Leo Z. Salonga (Marketing Communications Manager of WSI).





Continuing the mission to spread joy, the World Bazaar Festival is set to deliver even more joyous and festive highlights, activities, and competitions. On its 24th edition, WBF is bringing back the much-anticipated return of Pop Diva: Colors of Pride Season 2, Woobie’s Coswalk: The Parade of Characters, and Hallyu Stage: K-Pop Dance Cover Competition. Enjoy the vibrant shopping experience as you navigate the different bazaar zones - Celebrity Pavillion, Designers' Avenue, Christmas Village, Woobie's Food World, Woobie's Goodies, Woobie's Pet Zone, Woobie’s Gift Shop, and a whole lot more!

The World Bazaar Festival is dedicated not only to letting shoppers enjoy an all-out shopping experience but also to spreading joy as you shop all the way! World Bazaar Festival 2024 is taking place from December 13 to 22 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, from 10 AM to 10 PM. Get your tickets now via www.worldbazaarfestival.com or scan QR code to learn more! This event is organized by the leading event organizer in the country, Worldbex Services International.


East Asian Nations Reaffirm Commitments to Conserve Shared Ocean at 8th East Asian Seas Congress


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High-level representatives from 10 country partners of the Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA) reaffirmed commitments and discussed the best ways for East Asian countries to embrace sustainable development during the 8th East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress Ministerial Forum, held at the Xiamen International Convention Center on 6 November 2024.

Observed every three years as part of the PEMSEA-led EAS Congress, the Ministerial Forum provides a platform for nations to share their plans to both conserve and sustainably develop the shared resources of East Asian seas and coasts.







With country delegations led by Cambodia’s Paris Chuop, China’s Sun Shuxian, Indonesia’s Dasrul Chaniago, Japan’s Toru Ono, Lao PDR’s Chanthanet Boualapha, the Philippines’ Donalyn Minimo, the Republic of Korea’s Yoon Hyunsoo, Singapore’s Rena Lee, Timor-Leste’s Domingos da Conceicao dos Santos and Viet Nam’s Nguyen Duc Toan, the Ministerial Forum hopes to address the region’s persistent and emerging challenges.

Representatives shared their country contributions to the Strategic Development Strategy for the Seas of East Asia (SDS-SEA), a blueprint that provides policy directions and concrete commitments to shape the medium and long-term development of East Asian Seas.

Each delegation shared how their nations also aligned their respective national priorities generated from previous ministerial declarations and global commitments.

“There are varied conservation solutions, with each country offering its own unique array,” shares Toru Ono from Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. “Our country for instance has vast seagrass beds and mangrove forests – vital blue carbon ecosystems needed to stop climate change and to achieve our national goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.”

Anchored on a 10-point agenda organized under four Synergistic Actions, the Ministerial Forum tackled effective governance, a resilient ocean, sustainable, inclusive and resilient economies, plus healthy people. Key priorities include fostering inclusive multi-stakeholder engagement, science-policy interface, technological innovations, plus blue financing and investments.

“Blue finance is essential for growth,” shares Dasrul Chaniago from Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment and Forestry. “We are the world’s largest archipelago, so embracing the blue economy can improve the welfare of our people. The average annual investment required for the sustainable development of our marine, maritime and fisheries sectors is IDR 3.64 trillion, but we might eventually need many times that.”

Delegates engaged in productive dialogue centered on the sharing of best practices, new initiatives, opportunities, perspectives and technologies to enhance the management of East Asian Seas. “Technology is important. We are focusing on digital technology such as marine climate observation networks and are developing smarter ways to generate renewable energy from the sea via tidal and wave power,” shared Yoon Hyunsoo from the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.

“We warmly welcome assistance from other countries to further build our capacity,” added Paris Chuop from Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment. “We should all cooperate because no single country owns the vastness of the ocean.”

“We support lasting prosperity and will continue to promote the SDS-SEA to forge deeper cooperation for even more beautiful, shared and productive East Asian Seas,” added Sun Shuxian from China’s Ministry of Natural Resources, one of the organizers of the event.

The Ministerial Forum concluded with nations reaffirming their commitments to work as one in developing the shared Seas of East Asia. “Past declarations have tackled global ocean commitments to promote sustainable ocean development, climate resilience, healthy biodiversity, sustainable financing and a blue economy with sectoral targets,” explains PEMSEA Executive Director Aimee Gonzales. “However, achieving these interlinked objectives to secure UN SDG 2030 and 30x30 targets requires accelerated progress through synergistic pathways that harness collective efforts and multiply impacts.”

Delegates afterwards visited Xiamen’s impressive Wuyuan Bay, which was transformed from a salt-drying site and waste dump into a thriving bastion of wildlife, hosting nearly 90 species of birds including what many Chinese consider the country’s most beautiful bird – the Blue-tailed Bee-eater (Merops philippinus) – plus charismatic cetaceans like the White Dolphin (Sousa chinensis). A popular site for cruise tours, fishing, sailing and yachting, Wuyuan Bay has become a shining example of restorative development.

Happening from 6 to 8 November 2024, the 8th EASC is co-organized by PEMSEA, the Ministry of Natural Resources of China and the Xiamen Municipal People’s Government. Over 800 delegates from 20 countries are attending the three-day event, which is being staged together with World Ocean Week in Xiamen (WOW), which will extend until 12 November. Top ocean and coastal managers, plus policy experts and advocates are attending to strengthen regional collaboration across East Asia.

“By aligning efforts with the SDS-SEA, countries can foster effective ocean governance to secure healthy seas, people and economies by 2030,” concludes EAS Partnership Council Chair Dr. Vann Monyneath. The next East Asian Congress and Ministerial Forum will be scheduled in 2027.

Walang Kwenta ang COP, Pahayag Ng Environmental Activist


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Ayon kay David D’ Angelo, isang aktibistang pangkalikasan at tumatakbong kandidato para senador sa 2025, “Sa pagbubukas ng COP29 sa Baku, Azerbaijan ngayong araw, ika-11 ng Nobyembre 2024 at magtatagal hanggang ika-22 ng Nobyembre ay malinaw ang dapat ipatupad. Kailangang gawing MANDATORY at DEMANDABLE ang mga pag-uusap na pinipirmahan sa mga ginaganap na Conference of Parties o COP. Kung hindi rin lang ay walang kabuluhan ang COP.”

Sinabi pa ni D’Angelo na anumang ganda ng mga usapan at anumang dami ng mga pangako ay nawawalang saysay kung ang mga ito ay naka depende kung susundin o hindi ng mga bansang nagtatalakayan.

“Hindi peke ang kinakaharap nating KRISIS SA KLIMA at ito ay damang-dama na nating lahat. Tila malabo na ang hangaring mapanatili ang temperatura sa hinahangad na 1.5 degrees Centigrade at kung may pagkakataon pa ay kailangan ng agarang aksyon,” dagdag pa niya.



Nanawagan din siya sa bawat Filipino na sama-samang panawagan na magdeklara na ang pamahalaan sa pamumuno ni Pangulong Bong Bong Marcos ng NATIONAL CLIMATE EMERGENCY at magpasa ng akmang batas upang tugunan ito dahil hindi na umano biro ang ating kinakaharap.


“Kailangan din nating ipanalo sa darating na halalan ang mga kandidatong kakampi ng kalikasan. Hindi pwede na may krisis na nga sa klima ay patuloy pa rin ang pagwasak sa Inang Kalikasan. ACT NOW! TAMA NA ANG PURO USAP - TAYO AY KUMILOS NA,” panawagan ni D’Angelo

Si David D’Angelo ay tumatakbong senador sa ilalim ng Bunyog Pagkakaisa Party bilang guest candidate at koalisyon ng Green Party of the Philippines (GPP-Kalikasan Muna). Ang COP 29 o Conference of Parties ay kasalukuyang nagaganap sa Baku, Azerbaijan mula ika-11 hanggang ika-22 ng Nobyember 2024.

What is COP29?

The Conference of Parties (COP) is the United Nations' premier global forum dedicated to addressing climate change.

Comprising 198 countries and the European Union, the COP is the highest decision-making body on climate issues under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

This two-week global mega-event will gather heads of state, climate experts, political leaders, young people, and civil society to collaborate on the urgent challenge of climate change.

As the world’s most significant climate conference, COP29 will serve as a pivotal platform for negotiating international climate policies, advancing climate action, and fostering global cooperation to achieve a sustainable and resilient future.

Links:
https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/cop29
https://www.cop29greenzone.com/

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