Legarda bats for passage of measure that preserves indigenous games

In commemoration of Cultural Communities Week, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda gave importance to preserving indigenous peoples’ (IPs) traditions in various forms.

Long regarded as a champion of the rights of IPs, Legarda filed Senate Bill No. 1340, which seeks to protect and promote indigenous sports and games.

“Under Senate Bill No. 1340, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), in coordination with the Philippine Olympic Committee and the local government units, shall conduct annual regional and national indigenous sports competitions,” she said.

“It […]

Legarda emphasizes disaster preparedness amidst El Niño scare

In observance of National Disaster Resilience Month this July, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda underscored support for programs dedicated to attaining disaster resilience.

Legarda, a United Nations Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Global Champion for Resilience, said there must be proactive ways to help the country withstand the effects of calamities battering the country annually.

“The Philippines is constantly hit by endless natural disasters every year, so we must be able to face any possible danger head-on,” she said.

“Since we have identified […]

Legarda – Indigenous Filipinos vital to national identity and heritage

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda recognized the importance of indigenous Filipinos in preserving the country’s rich cultural heritage.
Legarda, a staunch defender and promoter of Philippine culture, praised the contributions of the indigenous Filipinos in maintaining the country’s identity in commemoration of this year’s Cultural Communities Week.
“Without the pioneering efforts of our indigenous people, we would have lost our consciousness as a nation, so for that, I thank them for providing us the building blocks of becoming a Filipino,” said […]

Legarda reaches out to ASF-affected families in Hamtic, Antique

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda and Antique Representative AA Legarda reached out to their fellow Antiqueños affected by African Swine Fever (ASF) in Hamtic town by securing emergency cash assistance worth P18 million through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
“Nauunawaan natin ang kalagayan ng ating mga kababayang tinamaan ng ASF kung kaya’t agad tayong nagpadala ng tulong katuwang ang DSWD. Malaking dagok ito sa industriya ng agrikultura sa Hamtic, at nawa’y makatulong ang ating hatid na assistance […]

Legarda urges public to conserve water as Angat Dam level falls below minimum

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda urged residents of Metro Manila to curb water consumption as levels in Angat Dam have continued to fall beyond its minimum operating level.
Legarda emphasized the urgent action of consumers as levels are trending towards a lower level for the foreseeable future due to the dry spells caused by the El Niño phenomenon.
“Kailangan nating magtipid at siguruhing tama ang paggamit ng tubig dahil sa nararanasan nating El Niño hanggang sa mga susunod na buwan na […]