HEADLINE | MANILA- Philippines welcomes visit of UN Special Rapporteur

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MANILA, Philippines — Philippine officials welcomed United Nations Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change Ian Fry, as he embarked on a 10-day official country visit.

On the first day of his visit, Fry met with representatives from various Philippine government agencies in a conference at the Department of Foreign Affairs.

During Fry’s call on Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo, the discussion focused on the Philippine support for the mandate of the special rapporteur, which was established by the Human Rights Council in 2021 following discussions on climate change and human rights in the council that were shepherded by the Philippines, Vietnam and Bangladesh since 2009.

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The special rapporteur is visiting the country from Nov. 6 to 15.

Fry was appointed as the first special rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change in March 2022 and this is his third country visit after Bangladesh and Honduras.

Manalo underscored the priority that the Philippines attaches to climate action under the leadership of President Marcos. He cited the role of the special rapporteur in promoting informed global discussions and driving consensus on various environmental issues.

Fry also met with Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Loyzaga and Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla as he kicked off his visit, which will take him across the country, including Manila, Valenzuela City, Leyte and Iloilo City to hold dialogues with local government officials, the local community and civil society groups. — Neil Jayson Servallos