PAETE, LAGUNA | 26 December 2025 — The Climate Change Commission (CCC) in coordination with the local government of Paete, Laguna and with support from the Ayala Foundation, conducted its 2nd Community Outreach Program on 19 December 2025 at the New Agarao Covered Court in Paete, Laguna. A part of the CCC’s annual community engagement initiatives, this program was organized to provide assistance to the residents of Paete who were severely affected by recent typhoons.

Through the activity, 200 families received Christmas baskets, while 63 children were given kiddie meals and goodie bags, reinforcing shared efforts to extend relief, strengthen community solidarity, and support recovery in climate-vulnerable communities.

Paete, a fourth-class municipality, relies heavily on agriculture for livelihoods, making it particularly vulnerable to climate hazards.

"Layunin ng Climate Change Commission na magbigay ng kaalaman, kagamitan, at suporta upang tulungan kayong makabangon at maging mas handa sa mga darating pang pagsubok," said CCC Vice Chairperson and Executive Director Robert E.A. Borje through Deputy Executive Director Romell Antonio Cuenca.

“Napakalaking tulong ng mga programa ng Climate Change Commission at higit pa rito ay ang kanilang patuloy na suporta sa mga proyekto ng Laguna katulad ng renewable energy. Ang outreach program na ito, sa tulong din ng Ayala Foundation, ay malaking biyaya para sa mga farmers,” said Mayor Ronald Cosico of Paete, Laguna, thanking the CCC for conducting its outreach program in Paete for two consecutive years.

Correspondingly, Cenen Milan Jr., Lead of Corporate Citizenship and Volunteerism Program of Ayala Foundation, conveyed their message of support for the same program and for the CCC for its activities.

“Masaya po kaming makabalik sa Paete, Laguna at sa pagkakataong ito ay para mamahagi ng tulong. Para naman sa Climate Change Commission, bilang patunay nga po ng partnerships ay aming susuportahan ang mga susunod na proyekto lalo na po ang nasa aming community development areas,” Milan expressed.

As the CCC strengthens its efforts to combat climate change and strengthen adaptation measures, it continues to focus on helping vulnerable communities, ensuring no one is left behind in the journey toward a climate-resilient future.

For more information on the CCC’s climate mainstreaming activities, visit www.climate.gov.ph and www.facebook.com/CCCPhl.