41 matters. In the same vein, the non-inclusion of any agency in any other government advisory body does not create exclusivity over mandates. 2.101. Respondents Shell and LafargeHolcim further argue, albeit erroneously, that the petitioners ask the Honorable Commission to usurp -or alternatively, that the Honorable Commission usurped -- the functions of the PCCC.163 2.102. There is nothing in the numerous enumerated powers and functions of the PCCC, as provided for in Section 9 of R.A. 9729, that gives it the investigative power similar to that given by the Constitution to the Honorable Commission. Section 9 of R.A. 9729 provides: “Section 9. Powers and Functions of the Commission. – The Commission shall have the following powers and functions: (a) Ensure the mainstreaming of climate change, in synergy with disaster risk reduction, into the national, sectoral and local development plans and programs; (b) Coordinate and synchronize climate change programs of national government agencies; (c) Formulate a Framework Strategy on Climate Change to serve as the basis for a program for climate change planning, research and development, extension, and monitoring of activities on climate change; (d) Exercise policy coordination to ensure the attainment of goals set in the framework strategy and program on climate change; (e) Recommend legislation, policies, strategies, programs on and appropriations for climate change adaptation and mitigation and other related activities; (f) Recommend key development investments in climate- sensitive sectors such as water resources, agriculture, forestry, coastal and marine resources, health, and infrastructure to ensure the achievement of national sustainable development goals; (g) Create an enabling environment for the design of relevant and appropriate risk-sharing and risk-transfer instruments; (h) Create an enabling environment that shall promote broader multi-stakeholder participation and integrate climate change mitigation and adaptation; 163 See discussions on respondents’ respective responses, Id., No. I (D), p. 26 (respondent Shell) and Letter D, p. 5 of the attached letter (respondent LafargeHolcim).

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