Legarda Pushes Rainwater Catchment Systems in Schools as First of 10-Point El Niño Action Plan

Senator Loren Legarda is calling on the Department of Education (DepEd) and local government units (LGUs) to immediately prioritize rainwater catchment systems in public schools, the first of ten measures under her 10-Point Policy Action Plan to address the worsening effects of El Niño.
The proposal seeks to help schools collect and store available rainfall for essential sanitation needs, particularly in communities with unreliable water supply, as the country prepares for prolonged dry spells and possible water shortages in the coming […]

Legarda Calls for Accurate Data, Research, Indigenous Participation in Documenting Philippine Languages

Senator Loren Legarda underscored the need for rigorous research, reliable data, and meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities to ensure the accurate identification, documentation, and preservation of Philippine languages.

In her message for the launch of the Atlas at Mapa ng mga Wika ng Pilipinas by the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) on October 29, 2026, Legarda emphasized that language documentation must be grounded in scientific research and validated information, with the active participation of the communities whose languages are being studied.
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Legarda calls for government climate accountability as Philippine carbon market takes shape

As the government develops the Philippine Carbon Market Policy Framework, Senator Loren Legarda urged public agencies to examine their own carbon footprints and demonstrate how they are reducing emissions, stressing that credible climate rules must be matched by accountability within government.
“We are asking businesses to prepare for a more accountable, low-carbon economy. Government must be prepared to meet that same standard. Do our agencies know how much they emit from their buildings, vehicles, and daily operations? Are they measuring it, […]

Legarda: Climate Crisis Is a Health Crisis, New Lancet Study Reinforces Longstanding Warning

Senator Loren Legarda renewed her call for stronger climate preparedness and public health protection following a new international study documenting millions of heat-related deaths worldwide, many linked to human-caused climate change. She said the findings reinforce her longstanding warning that the climate crisis is a public health crisis, underscoring the urgency of translating existing climate policies into concrete measures that protect lives and livelihoods.
The 2026 Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change report, released on October 28, called for climate […]