Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda, the principal author and sponsor of Senate Bill No. 2439 or the proposed Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System (PENCAS) bill, lauded the passage of the measure on third reading in the Senate on Wednesday.
The four-term senator, who has filed numerous bills that address various environmental issues, said the passage of PENCAS in the Senate is a significant milestone for the environment and the country.
“It is again a pioneering long journey just like […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda expressed her optimism that the upcoming 31st Annual Meeting of the Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) will foster a resilient, sustainable, and interconnected world to help the advancement of humanity.
Legarda, who will serve a crucial role as the head of the APPF’s drafting committee, said that the summit will serve as a springboard in discussing numerous issues hounding the participating countries.
“The APPF offers a perfect platform to delve into political, security, and socio-economic issues […]
In observance of National Rice Awareness Month, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda reminded Filipinos to be prudent in rice consumption and encouraged every stakeholder, particularly policymakers, to play their part in achieving rice self-sufficiency, increasing farmers’ income, and improving the health of rice consumers.
“Any wastage in biodiversity and climate crisis is an opportunity for swift action and change for us all since we all consider rice one of the most important crops,” said Legarda.
“Plugging this leak should be a […]
In observance of National Rice Awareness Month, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda reminded Filipinos to be prudent in rice consumption and encouraged every stakeholder, particularly policymakers, to play their part in achieving rice self-sufficiency, increasing farmers’ income, and improving the health of rice consumers.
“Any wastage in biodiversity and climate crisis is an opportunity for swift action and change for us all since we all consider rice one of the most important crops,” said Legarda.
“Plugging this leak should be a […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda emphasized the importance of shifting toward practicing organic agriculture and adopting the principles of slow food.
“We do not simply eat to satisfy our hunger. As we partake our food, we should be conscientious of the footprint our consumption leaves on the environment,” asserted Legarda.
“Together, let us mainstream slow food, lead the practice of a low-carbon lifestyle, and foster a culture of sustainability so that we can use our natural resources in a way that […]
