Question 1

What is a significant projected economic cost for the Philippine economy annually due to climate change by 2050?

Accepted Answer

PHP 26 billion

Question 2

Which renewable energy source currently dominates the Philippines' renewable energy market, driven by extensive river systems and existing infrastructure?

Accepted Answer

Hydropower

Question 3

The Philippine agriculture sector is highly vulnerable to climate risks. What percentage of the country's total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is attributed to this sector?

Accepted Answer

23%

Question 4

Which technology is being promoted in the Philippines as a method to reduce irrigation water use in rice cultivation without lowering yields, contributing to climate-resilient agriculture?

Accepted Answer

Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD)

Question 5

As of 2023, what percentage of the Philippines' GDP was contributed by its digital economy, showing a significant increase from the previous year?

Accepted Answer

8.4%

Question 6

The Philippines is recognized as a 'biodiversity hotspot.' Approximately what percentage of global biodiversity is contained within the country, making it one of the most biologically rich areas worldwide?

Accepted Answer

70-80%

Question 7

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) aims to harness space technology for various national priorities. Which European Union initiative is building a national Copernicus data centre in the Philippines, the first of its kind in Southeast Asia?

Accepted Answer

Copernicus

Question 8

What is the projected annual economic cost to the Philippine economy from climate change and variability by the year 2050?

Accepted Answer

PHP 26 billion

Question 9

In the context of global scientific collaboration for space technology, which international program has the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) become a Data Provider Node (DPN) for since January 2023, to support disaster response?

Accepted Answer

Sentinel Asia

Question 10

Which sector in the Philippines is heavily impacted by climate change, leading to reduced crop yields and driving up food costs, threatening national food security?

Accepted Answer

Agriculture

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