Through the Lens: Exploring the Philippines’ Protected Areas

The Philippines, renowned as one of the world’s 18 megadiverse nations, harbors an astounding variety of ecosystems that are vital to its unique and threatened species. Home to five percent of the world’s plant species and a rich variety of endemic plants and terrestrial wildlife, the nation has established legal protection for these invaluable resources through the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of 1992, which was further strengthened in 2018 by the Expanded NIPAS Act covering 248 protected […]

Freedom is commitment to nation, nature, future – Legarda

In celebration of the Philippines’ 127th Independence Day, Senator Loren Legarda emphasized that freedom is not merely a commemoration of history but a daily commitment to principles that safeguard the environment, uplift education, preserve culture, and ensure social equity.

“Sa kalayaan, kabilang ang pagprotekta sa kalikasan. Ang Pilipinas ay isa sa mga bansang labis na humaharap sa panganib ng sakuna at ng lumalalang krisis sa klima,” Legarda said in her keynote address at the Pamintuan Mansion in Angeles City, Pampanga, where […]

Legarda calls for stronger environmental accountability on World Environment Day

In celebration of World Environment Day today, four-term Senator Loren Legarda urges the government and the private sector to go beyond rhetoric and fully implement the country’s environmental laws while integrating ecological sustainability into all development plans.

Observed every June 5, World Environment Day serves as the United Nations’ principal platform for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for environmental protection. This year’s theme underscores the urgent need for global cooperation to address climate and biodiversity crises.

“As we mark World Environment Day, […]

Legarda welcomes Senate’s passage of Anini-y special holiday bill

Senator Loren Legarda welcomed the Senate’s passage, on third reading, a bill that declares August 5 as a special non-working holiday to commemorate the independence of Anini-y town in the province of Antique.

Legarda explained that having the celebration honors the town’s success.

“For the Municipality of Anini-y, self-identification is a declaration of strength that is anchored in heritage, and a shared vision to become a peaceful, thriving tourism hub with an empowered community, committed to sustainability, good governance, and inclusive growth,” […]