The city of Makati is set to acquire more electric vehicles and boost the use of solar panel following the declaration by Mayor Abigail Binay of a state of climate emergency as temperatures and sea levels continue to soar across the globe.

"As temperatures and sea levels continue to rise, low-lying coastal areas in cities like Makati have become more vulnerable to strong typhoons that bring floods and landslides. This will result not only in the disruption of public services but also the displacement of families and even entire communities," the mayor said during "Cafe Talk for Resilient Makati," a webinar organized by the Makati Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO).

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