Marcos urges FRLD board to be based in Manila

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. expressed confidence that the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) will support the Philippines in addressing climate change impacts, emphasizing the urgency of having its board based in Manila.

Marcos highlighted the country's extreme vulnerability to climate-related risks during a courtesy call at Malacañang on Monday, urging the FRLD Board's work to be centered in Manila due to increasing disaster risks.

The president cited recent natural disasters and their unprecedented frequency since the 1940s, stressing the need for global participation in addressing climate change.

Marcos noted that hosting the board in Manila would facilitate urgent action against the adverse effects of climate change, such as rising sea levels and extreme events like bushfires.

The FRLD Board consists of 26 members representing developed and developing countries, with the Philippines securing a permanent seat as the Asia-Pacific Group's representative for 024 and 2026.