Legarda stresses quick action vs climate change

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda emphasized the importance of disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation to help the Philippines spare the lives of millions of people.
Legarda, a United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Global Champion for Resilience, said that climate change presents a complex and multifaceted threat to the country, which is one of the world’s most vulnerable nations.
“Disasters do not discriminate; they exacerbate existing inequalities, pushing the most vulnerable communities further to the margins,” lamented […]

Legarda honors notable recipients of PH Resilience Awards

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda conveyed her utmost respect and commendation to the recipients of the 2023 Philippine Resilience Awards (PRA) for Women for their notable contributions in amplifying efforts to address issues on climate change anchored in resilience-building and disaster risk reduction.
In her message, Legarda urged the awardees to continue being an image of resiliency and an empowered Filipina amidst the continuous challenges and impacts imposed by climate change in the Philippines.
According to her, there is still much […]

Legarda asserts importance of protecting water supply

In commemoration of this year’s World Food Day, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda underscored the important role of water in sustaining life on earth.
“We live in the constant threat of water security — an increasing population count, urbanization, and climate change affect our potable water supply — and without access to it, our food will be affected as well,” said Legarda, who is internationally regarded for her advocacies on the environment and natural resources.
“That is why we need to […]

Legarda leads restaging of National Arts and Crafts Fair

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda today jumpstarted the revival of the National Arts and Crafts Fair (NACF) — a flagship platform combining entrepreneurship and tradition – after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic.

In her keynote speech at the SM Megamall’s Megatrade Halls, Legarda lauded the resilience and creativity that has defined the Filipino spirit.

“We must continue to prioritize enhancing the competitive advantage that lies in the skills, talents, and ingenuity of the Filipino people because, with greater support, […]

PENCAS bill to provide a real look at Philippine natural resources

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda underscored the importance of the passage of Senate Bill No. 2439 or the proposed Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System (PENCAS) law.
During the interpellation of the bill on Tuesday evening, Legarda lamented the lack of accounting of the country’s natural resources, a major driving force in the Philippine economy.
“PENCAS would provide us with clear directives from government agencies to have the data to assess the physical and monetary worth of ecosystems, including forests, […]