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What are the three main economic sectors in the Philippines?
What are the three main economic sectors in the Philippines?
Which natural disaster is the Philippines most prone to?
Which natural disaster is the Philippines most prone to?
Which phenomenon has a strong impact on the Philippines' climate variability?
Which phenomenon has a strong impact on the Philippines' climate variability?
What is the primary source of rainfall fluctuation in the Philippines?
What is the primary source of rainfall fluctuation in the Philippines?
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Which sector relies on a depleting natural and marine resource base in the Philippines?
Which sector relies on a depleting natural and marine resource base in the Philippines?
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During which months does the Philippines experience a cyclonic rainy season?
During which months does the Philippines experience a cyclonic rainy season?
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What is the annual worth of coral reefs for their contributions to fishing, tourism, and storm protection?
What is the annual worth of coral reefs for their contributions to fishing, tourism, and storm protection?
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Which natural disasters impacted the Philippines' infrastructure in 2009, leading to $33 million in road and bridge repairs?
Which natural disasters impacted the Philippines' infrastructure in 2009, leading to $33 million in road and bridge repairs?
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What percentage of coastal residents rely on marine resources for their livelihoods?
What percentage of coastal residents rely on marine resources for their livelihoods?
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Which diseases are mentioned as endemic risks to human health due to climate change in the text?
Which diseases are mentioned as endemic risks to human health due to climate change in the text?
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What significant impact does a changing and more variable climate have on mosquito breeding and survival?
What significant impact does a changing and more variable climate have on mosquito breeding and survival?
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How are water and sanitation systems at risk due to climate-related factors?
How are water and sanitation systems at risk due to climate-related factors?
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What is a potential consequence of extreme rainfall in the Philippines?
What is a potential consequence of extreme rainfall in the Philippines?
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How does climate change impact hydropower production in the Philippines?
How does climate change impact hydropower production in the Philippines?
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What is a major threat to marine environments as mentioned in the text?
What is a major threat to marine environments as mentioned in the text?
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How does coastal salinity affect coastal habitats and fisheries in the Philippines?
How does coastal salinity affect coastal habitats and fisheries in the Philippines?
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What is a potential impact of climate change on the energy supply and demand in the Philippines?
What is a potential impact of climate change on the energy supply and demand in the Philippines?
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How does saltwater intrusion affect water quality in coastal municipalities of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao?
How does saltwater intrusion affect water quality in coastal municipalities of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao?
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