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Jun 16, 2007

GMA orders creation of task force on climate change

Marvin Sy
The Philippine STAR

President Arroyo has ordered the creation of a presidential task force on climate change as part of the country?s response to this urgent environmental problem.

Under Administrative Order 171, the task force was created to “act with resolve and urgency in addressing the issue of climate change, mitigate its impact and adapt to its effects.”

The creation of the task force is an affirmation of the country?s commitment to…

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