Senator Loren Legarda called for the protection and empowerment of small-scale fishers, emphasizing the urgent need to uphold their rights, livelihoods, and the safeguarding of the country’s marine resources amid growing concerns over the possible entry of commercial fishing into the 15-km municipal water zones traditionally reserved for artisanal fishers.
“No less than the 1987 Constitution guarantees the protection of the rights of subsistence fisherfolk, especially of local communities, to the preferential use of communal marine and fishing resources,” Legarda stated. […]
Senator Loren Legarda on Wednesday marked the 25th anniversary of the declaration of Sibalom Natural Park as a protected area, calling it a “living legacy of conservation” and reaffirming her commitment to safeguarding the country’s biodiversity-rich landscapes.
Declared under Proclamation No. 282, s. 2000, Sibalom Natural Park in the province of Antique covers one of the last remaining lowland rainforests on Panay Island. As the principal author of the Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System (E-NIPAS) Act of 2018, Senator Legarda […]
In a confluence of athleticism, environmental stewardship, and cultural tourism, the province of Antique is once again making waves—this time through the return of the Western Visayas Open Water Swim: Kruhay! Antique. Backed by Senator Loren Legarda and Congressman Antonio “AA” Legarda Jr., and organized in partnership with the Department of Tourism Region VI, the two-day event will be held on April 26–27, 2025, at Barangay Nato, Anini-y. It will feature sustainability talks, a cultural fair, and the much-anticipated open […]
In commemoration of the 126th anniversary of the historic Battle of Quingua, Senator Loren Legarda paid tribute to the valor and patriotism of Filipino revolutionaries who fought against American forces on April 23, 1899, in the plains of what is now Plaridel, Bulacan.
“The Battle of Quingua is a defining moment in our struggle for independence,” Legarda said. “General Gregorio del Pilar’s leadership at the Battle of Quingua reminds us of the bravery and courage of those who fought for the […]
In the face of a worsening climate crisis, Senator Loren Legarda underscored the need for daily action—beyond ceremonial observance—as the true spirit of Earth Day.
“Earth Day should not be observed only once a year. It must be a daily reminder of our shared responsibility to protect and preserve our environment,” Legarda stressed, urging Filipinos to embrace sustainable living and support clean energy policies.
Aligning with this year’s Earth Day theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” the Senator called for nationwide action to […]
