Senator Loren Legarda has issued a sharp challenge to the executive branch, demanding that government agencies shift to a "crisis mode" to address the compounding effects of the Middle East conflict and the global climate emergency. Sen. Legarda Calling out the ExecutiveDefining the Crisis to Trigger UrgencySenator Legarda emphasized that the first step toward effective governance is acknowledging the severity of current events. She warned that if the government does not admit there is a climate crisis or a Middle East crisis, it will fail to take the necessary "record time" actions to protect the environment and the welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families. According to the Senator, this lack of urgency is currently reflected in the slow utilization and implementation of funds across various departments. "I want to hear the answer on the ground," Legarda stated, rejecting the "usual way things are" in government bureaucracy.