“The Philippines contributes less than one percent in carbon emissions, yet we suffer the most from climate devastations,” Nagkaisa chairperson Sonny Matula said in a statement.
According to the group, preliminary estimate of damage from typhoon “Ulysses” has already breached P10 billion, while “Rolly” and “Quinta” left some P11B in total damages. “We’re running on a trillion peso deficit now due to COVID-19 and here these damages are, asking for the same attention and resources for recovery and rebuilding,” he said.