MANILA, April 28 -- Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Jay Ruiz on Monday called on photojournalists to inspire action against climate change, noting the country's vulnerability to its effects.

At a photo exhibit organized by the Press Photographers of the Philippines (PPP) in Pasay City, Ruiz, in a message read by Assistant Secretary Erel Cabatbat, lauded press photographers for capturing the human face of climate change.

He said communicators, whether through words or images, play a crucial role in moving the nation "from desperation to hope" as far as climate change is concerned.

"Empowering local communities through education about climate change is essential. And here comes our role as communicators to spread infor...