Senator Loren Legarda’s Statement: Continue the Peace Talks

February 11, 2017

“I support the peace negotiations between the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines. I call on all parties to continue the peace talks. War is not an option. More death and suffering will be the result of the resumption of hostilities which neither the government or the NFDP-CPP-NPA can win.

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Legarda Renews Call to Limit Global Warming to 1.5°C, Urges LGUs to Adopt Goal

February 7, 2017

Senator Loren Legarda today renewed her call for the country and all nations to aim for the 1.5°C global warming limit, stressing that it is a matter of survival.

Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Climate Change and UN Global Champion for Resilience, made the statement as she convened a consultative meeting on the establishment of local climate change action plans (LCCAP).

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Maranao and Maguindanao Weavers Featured at the National Museum

February 3, 2017

In celebration of National Arts Month, Senator Loren Legarda invites everyone to join the weaving demonstrations featuring weavers from Maranao and Maguindanao on February 4, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, at the Reception Hall, 4th Floor, National Museum of Anthropology, Finance Road, Manila.

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Legarda Hails Convening of Climate Change Commission, Concurrence of Cabinet to Paris Agreement Ratification

February 1, 2017

Senator Loren Legarda hailed the convening of the Climate Change Commission (CCC) by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Tuesday, January 31, as well as the submission of the certificates of concurrence (COC) in the Paris Agreement by all concerned government departments.

Legarda, who was invited at the Joint CCC En Banc and Advisory Board Meeting in Malacañang as the principal author of the Climate Change Act, said that it was the first time that the President convened the Commission since the enactment of the law in 2009.

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