Legarda supports launching of Pasig River Urban Development Project

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda expressed her full support and commitment towards the protection of the country’s natural resources and environment as she joined fellow public servants and the private sector at the launching of the Pasig River Development Project in the City of Manila with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, the project visionary.

As a staunch advocate of environmental protection, Legarda underscored the project as a fresh way to start the new year, […]

Legarda brings Starlink to Ilocos Norte, underscores importance of digital connectivity

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda emphasized the importance of strengthening digital infrastructure and its crucial role in creating endless opportunities for Filipinos amidst technological advancements across the country as more installation of Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) through Starlink units were launched in the province of Ilocos Norte through the senator’s efforts.
“In this digital age, access to the Internet should be treated not just a privilege but a basic right to equip every Filipino with the right tools and knowledge, as […]

Legarda urges PH to shun single-use plastics

In observance of Zero Waste Month, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda urged Filipinos to shun the use of single-use plastics and be more prudent in waste disposal.
Legarda, one of the foremost legislators in terms of climate justice, said that the country needs to re-assess itself at the heels of the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai.
“We must push ourselves to live more sustainably since plastics use fossil fuels, which in turn contributes to more greenhouse gas emissions […]