Senator Loren Legarda has expressed support for the upcoming Palarong Pambansa which will be held in her home province of Antique on April 23 to 29, stressing the importance of providing support, motivation and exposure to the Filipino youth to enable them to become effective contributors to nation building.
Read MoreMABALACAT CITY — Senator Loren Legarda expressed optimism that the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) would finally come up with a peace accord that is agreeable to both parties and beneficial to the Filipino people.
Read MoreSenator Loren Legarda today expressed optimism that the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) would finally come up with a peace accord that is agreeable to both parties and beneficial to the Filipino people.
Legarda said that many of the NDFP’s proposals can already be addressed through existing laws and government programs.
Read MoreEnvironmentalist Sen. Loren Legarda can never overemphasize this common and practical warning, though given small thought by fatalistic Filipinos: “We never know when an earthquake will occur. But we should know what to do before, during and after the occurrence of such events. Regular safety drills should be done to familiarize citizens with safety and disaster preparedness measures.”
Read MoreIn observance of the Holy Week, Senator Loren Legarda is encouraging Filipinos to “carbon fast,” a kind of fasting that she said is “environment friendly.”
“As stewards of God’s creation, it is beneficial to everyone—humans and other species alike—if we become more aware of our actions’ effects on the environment. As we observe Holy Week, it may be good to reflect on this and it would be best if we can take action against environmental degradation and promote the sustainable use of our natural resources,” Legarda, an environment advocate, said in a statement on Monday.
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