April 21, 2023
As the Philippines joins the celebration of Earth Day, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda called on to all Filipino youths for their continued cooperation in addressing the alarming “plastic crisis” that the nation is experiencing amidst its threats to the environment.
This appeal comes after Legarda expressed concern over the frequent inclusion of the Philippines in the list of the highest plastic-polluting countries across the globe over the past years.
“Plastics, especially single-use plastics, are a concern for us Filipinos. Not […]
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April 21, 2023
In time for the celebration of Earth Day today, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda warmly welcomes the 2023 Miss Philippines Earth candidates to her beautiful home province of Antique in partnership with Congressman AA Legarda.
Antique is one of the environmental partners for the Miss Philippines Earth 2020Tree, and will serve as a fitting venue for a segment of this year’s pageant with the theme “ME loves 2020TREE”.
“We are excited to have the delegates visit Antique and showcase the beauty […]
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April 19, 2023
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda leads the Senate Special Oversight Committee on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement’s first organizational meeting and briefing on Tuesday to discuss the plans and preparations of concerned government agencies ahead of RCEP’s effectivity on June 2, 2023.
Attended by the implementing government agencies of RCEP and various stakeholders, Legarda said, “With the creation of the Special Oversight Committee, we hope to address deficiencies and gaps in our governance, mobilize communities through bottom-up efforts, […]
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April 19, 2023
To reduce the impacts of strong typhoons and protect coastal folks in the country, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda pushed for the establishment of national coastal greenbelt zones and the institutionalization of a coastal greenbelt management action plan under her Senate Bill No. 1117, or the “National Coastal Greenbelt Act of 2022.”
“Mangrove forests, beach forests, and seagrass beds act as natural defenses against strong typhoons, coastal erosion, and storm surges. Mangroves, in particular, are vital for climate stabilization as […]
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April 17, 2023
Over a month after the oil spill incident hit the various provinces in MIMAROPA and Western Visayas (Region VI), Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda underscored the need for long-term livelihood programs and capacity-building for oil spill-affected communities.
The four-term senator stressed that her goal is not just to give temporary assistance but to initiate long-term programs, such as mangrove rehabilitation and livelihood opportunities for microenterprises, especially for the fisherfolks affected by the oil spill.
Legarda affirmed that funding should not be […]
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