September 27, 2023
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda underscored the importance of the passage of Senate Bill No. 2439 or the proposed Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System (PENCAS) law.
During the interpellation of the bill on Tuesday evening, Legarda lamented the lack of accounting of the country’s natural resources, a major driving force in the Philippine economy.
“PENCAS would provide us with clear directives from government agencies to have the data to assess the physical and monetary worth of ecosystems, including forests, […]
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September 20, 2023
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda today stressed responsible public relations practice in maintaining a healthy democracy.
Legarda, a multi-awarded and respected journalist before being elected as Senator at 38 years old in her first term, told participants of the 30th National Public Relations Congress in Makati their crucial role in keeping the populace well-informed.
“In a democratic country like the Philippines, the government is held accountable by the public for its actions and policies,” said Legarda.
“This is where public relations play […]
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September 20, 2023
Before the lockdowns, the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) found that one million species are at risk of extinction. They ranked the main factors from highest impact as follows: changes in land and sea use, exploitation of organisms, climate change, pollution, and invasive alien species. The intertwined web that sustains humans, plants, and animals is at risk of unraveling in a matter of decades.
In November 2020, US former Senator Russ Feingold wrote to Senate President Pro […]
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September 18, 2023
Today, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda leads the unveiling of an exhibit commemorating the 125th anniversary of Malolos Congress at the Senate building in Pasay City.
The exhibit titled “Bakit Malolos?” was organized by Legarda’s office in coordination with the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP). It is held from September 18 to 21, 2023.
“We hope to remind the Filipino people, including our fellow lawmakers, the importance of our past as our history helps us calculate our next steps […]
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September 15, 2023
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda urged Filipinos to consistently uplift the true essence of nationalism anchored in upholding a strong and independent Philippines as she led the nation in commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the Malolos Congress Opening.
Speaking as the guest of honor during the event in Malolos City, Bulacan, Legarda underscored the commemoration as a chance for the country to look back and recognize the importance of the historic Malolos Congress in establishing the crucial foundations of the […]
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