Legarda lauds passage of new Agrarian Emancipation Act

July 7, 2023

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda expressed support and appreciation for the signing of the New Agrarian Emancipation Act, emphasizing its importance in the struggle for agrarian reform.
Legarda joined President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, House Speaker Martin Romualdez, Senator Cynthia Villar, sponsor of the measure, Senator Imee Marcos, author of the bill, Senator Sonny Angara, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, and other government officials in the momentous signing ceremony held in Malacañang today.
This landmark law aims to condone […]

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Legarda calls to strengthen climate change actions; pushes for passage of PENCAS, Blue Economy bills

July 5, 2023

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda reiterated the urgent need for the government to effectively address the extensive effects of climate change, emphasizing the significance of such action in safeguarding and promoting sustainable development for the nation.
She renewed her environmental commitment as she presided over the joint hearing of the Subcommittee on Economic Affairs joint with the Committees on Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, and Finance, where the discussion focused on the Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System […]

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