House begins hearing on Iran war response

Permaculture Designers' Insights A Closer Look at the House Hearing on I
Iran War Response

As permaculture designers, we recognize the intricate interconnectedness of
of systems and the importance of holistic approaches to address complex cha
challenges. The recent House hearing on government measures to mitigate the
the effects of the war in the Middle East on the Philippine economy offers 
valuable insights for our field. In this blog post, we'll break down the ke
key points, trends, and implications of the hearing, highlighting their rel
relevance to permaculture design.

A Whole-of-Government Approach

The Legislative Energy Action and Development Joint Committee convened to d
discuss government measures to cushion the effects of the war on the Philip
Philippine economy. The committee's focus on a whole-of-government response
response echoes permaculture's emphasis on working with nature and other sy
systems. As Speaker Faustino Dy III emphasized, We will not work against e
each other; we will work together.

Tackling the Crisis Concrete Solutions

The hearing highlighted the impact of the crisis on Filipino families, with
with many struggling to make ends meet. Rep. Romero Quimbo stressed that th
the committee is committed to delivering fast, concrete, and felt solutions
solutions. This echoes permaculture's focus on creating regenerative system
systems that benefit both people and the planet.

Energy Resilience A Key Aspect

The hearing touched on energy resilience, with Energy Secretary Sharon Gari
Garin reporting that the current fuel supply remains sufficient, averaging 
50.42 days. The committee's emphasis on strengthening energy resilience mir
mirrors permaculture's focus on designing regenerative systems that can wit
withstand shocks and stresses.

Price Controls A Delicate Balance

Garin noted that while price controls are not allowed under the Oil Deregul
Deregulation Law, enforcement has been intensified to curb profiteering and
and hoarding. This echoes permaculture's understanding of the importance of
of balancing individual needs with the greater good.

Lawmakers' Concerns A Call for Action

Some lawmakers expressed concerns about the government's response, pushing 
for a decrease in the current value-added tax (VAT) rate from 12 percent to
to 10 percent and the suspension of the fuel excise tax. This highlights th
the need for permaculture designers to engage with policymakers and advocat
advocate for solutions that benefit both people and the planet.

Implications for Permaculture Designers

The hearing's focus on whole-of-government responses, energy resilience, an
and concrete solutions has implications for permaculture designers

1. Systems Thinking Permaculture designers must adopt a systems thinki
thinking approach to address complex challenges like the war in the Middle 
East.
2. Regenerative Solutions We must prioritize regenerative solutions th
that benefit both people and the planet.
3. Collaboration Permaculture designers should engage with policymaker
policymakers and other stakeholders to advocate for holistic, long-term sol
solutions.

Conclusion

The House hearing on government measures to mitigate the effects of the war
war in the Middle East on the Philippine economy offers valuable insights f
for permaculture designers. By adopting a systems thinking approach, priori
prioritizing regenerative solutions, and collaborating with others, we can 
create a more resilient and sustainable future for all.

References

[1] House begins hearing on Iran war response (2023)
[2] Permaculture Designers' Insights A Systems Thinking Approach to Addre
Addressing Complex Challenges

Keywords permaculture design, whole-of-government approach, energy res
resilience, regenerative solutions, systems thinking.

Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

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