| Office | Commissioner of the Climate Change Commission of the Philippines |
|---|---|
| Term start | October 2022[1] |
| Office 2 | Undersecretary of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development |
| Term start 2 | August 2021[2] |
| Term end 2 | October 2022 |
| Office 3 | Vice Mayor of Mexico, Pampanga |
| Term start 3 | 1998 |
| Term end 3 | 2001 |
| Office 4 | Member of the Sangguniang Bayan of Mexico, Pampanga |
| Term start 4 | 1995 |
| Term end 4 | 1998 |
| Birth date | October 6, 1972 (age 53) |
| Birth place | Mexico, Pampanga, Philippines |
| Alma mater | Angeles University Foundation (BS) Harvardian Colleges (LLB) |
| Occupation | Public official, environmental planner |
Albert Dela Cruz (born October 6, 1972) is a Filipino public official who serves as a Commissioner of the Climate Change Commission of the Philippines (CCC).[3] In this role, he coordinates national climate governance, environmental policy, and engagement with local government units (LGUs), academic institutions, and civil society.[4]
Early life and education
Dela Cruz was born on October 6, 1972, in Mexico, Pampanga, Philippines.[3] He earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Angeles University Foundation and a Bachelor of Law from Harvardian Colleges.[3]
He pursued graduate-level studies including coursework toward a Master in Business Administration at Ateneo de Clark University and a Master in Environmental Planning at Philippine Christian University.[3] He is a registered environmental planner and a registered occupational safety and health practitioner in the Philippines.[5]
Career
Local government
Dela Cruz began his public service career in the Municipality of Mexico, Pampanga, serving as a member of the Sangguniang Bayan (municipal councilor) from 1995 to 1998 and as Municipal Vice Mayor from 1998 to 2001.[3]
National government service
Dela Cruz served as Undersecretary for Operations at the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), where he focused on housing policy and disaster-resilient urban development.[6][7] He has also held board-level roles in the Philippine National Oil Company and its renewable energy subsidiary.[3]
Climate Change Commission
As a Commissioner of the CCC, Dela Cruz oversees the evaluation of national climate change programs.[8] His work includes policy discussions on the People's Survival Fund and climate financing mechanisms.[9]
He has advocated for "edible landscaping" as a community-based adaptation strategy and has engaged municipal leaders through climate summits and courtesy visits to strengthen localized governance.[10][11][12] In 2023, he was named a "Clean Air Champion" for his environmental advocacy.[4]
References
- ^ Galvez, Daphne (October 14, 2022). "Palace names new Climate Change Commission, soul agency appointees". Philippine Daily Inquirer
- ^ "Dela Cruz joins DHSUD as new undersecretary". The Manila Times. August 21, 2021.
- ^ "Climate Change Commission initiatives". Philippine News Agency.
- ^ "Albert Dela Cruz named as Clean Air Champion". Politiko. December 1, 2023.
- ^ "Office of Commissioner Albert P. Dela Cruz unveils climate mitigation and adaptation policies". Philippine Information Agency.
- ^ "Sec Del Rosario, malugod ang pagsalubong kay Usec Dela Cruz". Journal News
- ^ "DHSUD introduces disaster-resilient housing units". Punto! Central Luzon
- ^ "CCC engages LGUs on climate action". Philippine News Agency.
- ^ "Agarang pagrepaso sa PSF ng Climate Change Commission, ipinanawagan". DZAR 1026.
- ^ "LGUs urged to adopt edible landscaping". One News PH
- ^ "Climate Change Commission pays courtesy visit to Mayor's Office". City Government of Cauayan.
- ^ "Climate Change Summit ginanap sa Lingayen". Municipality of Lingayen.