Fourteenth International Conference on Climate Change: Impacts & Responses

Abstract

The Metro Manila, Philippines, is known to be one of the most polluted cities in the world with incidence of carbon emissions from motor vehicles. The Philippines was ranked 48th in terms of carbon emission in the transportation sector. Air Pollution in Metro Manila was dangerously high. According to a study, 65 percent of the pollution came from motor vehicles. Preceding the Covid-19 outbreak, it was estimated that carbon (IV) oxide was increasing in the Philippines by 1.4 percent on average, every year since 2006 based on the World Bank data, but the Covid-19 has changed the narrative positively as there is less vehicular movement. Particulate matter (PM), Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Carbon monoxide (CO), Sulfur dioxide (SO2), and greenhouse gases have significantly reduced. This Research takes the form of review and observation where applicable. This study presents the environmental actions of the Philippines in Manila on climate change, environment and pollution resulting from motor vehicles. Responses of World Health Organization (WHO), Department of Transport and Communication (DOTC), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the Philippines are presented. Nonetheless, the use of Opacimeter to analyze the vehicle’s exhaust in the Philippines is commendable but its enforcement is key. Use of bicycles, electric vehicles, and more trains would largely reduce daily constant pollution in Metro Manila. Mobility at less cost and less air pollution should be reviewed or adopted by the Philippine government. Policies for green development should be considered carefully by the Philippine government.