Dayaw Features Treasured Metals, Precious Materials

March 22, 2017

Senator Loren Legarda invites everyone to watch the fourth episode of Dayaw season 3 on Thursday, March 23, 6:30 pm, on the ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC), with livestreaming on abs-cbnnews.com/liveand on ANC’s Facebook page.

The fourth episode, “Ginto, Pilak, Garing”, takes on the treasured and precious materials, the glittering materials that have been skillfully used to create beautiful things.

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Legarda: Manage Forests, Water Resources for Present and Future Filipinos

March 21, 2017

Senator Loren Legarda today stressed the importance of the sustainable management of the country’s forests and water resources so that both present and future generations would benefit from our natural resources.

Legarda, UNISDR Global Champion for Resilience, made the statement in celebration of the International Day of Forests (March 21) and World Water Day (March 22).

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Legarda on Shahani: One of the Finest Senators We Ever Had

March 20, 2017

Senator Loren Legarda expressed her condolences to the family of former Senate President Pro-Tempore Leticia Ramos-Shahani and said that she was “one of the finest and most distinguished legislators we ever had.”

“I mourn the passing of former Senate President Pro-Tempore Leticia Ramos-Shahani, who was also an advocate of cultural preservation, environmental protection and women’s rights,” Legarda said.

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Women in Senate

March 19, 2017

There are six incumbent senators, the most senior of whom (in terms of stay in the Senate) is Loren Legarda. She’s been a senator for over 12 years. Very hardworking, Loren’s advocacy includes environment, ethnic minority, health.

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Solon says climate action is vital for reducing disaster risk

March 19, 2017

A lawmaker announced that dealing with climate change is very vital for building a disaster resilience community.

Senator Loren Legarda, the chair of the senate committee on climate change and UN global champion for resilience, said that climate change has been causing extreme weather events, thus, dealing with it is a critical disaster risk reduction measure.

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