In observance of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (August 9), Senator Loren Legarda today stressed the need for stronger government support for IPs.
“This celebration is not only an excellent opportunity to highlight the rich and vibrant culture of our indigenous peoples but also serves as a constant reminder for all of us to ensure that we provide the needed support for our IPs to strengthen their part in nation building,” said Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee […]
Senator Loren Legarda today encouraged Filipinos and foreigners alike to support independent films by watching short films and retrospectives featured in the 11th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and Competition from August 8 to August 15, 2015 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Greenbelt 3 Makati.
Legarda said that the annual Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival is an important program that supports the work of independent Filipino filmmakers and invigorates Philippine filmmaking.
“The usual challenge for filmmakers is funding. But we have […]
Senator Loren Legarda today hailed US President Barack Obama’s plan to significantly reduce emissions from US power plants as part of his commitment to fight climate change.
Obama and the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Power Plan aims to reduce overall carbon emissions by 32% by the year 2030, as compared to 2005 levels.
Legarda, UN Champion for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation for Asia-Pacific, said that she hopes more nations, including the Philippines, will express their commitment to […]
Another milestone has been reached as the Philippines participates, for the first time ever, at the 2016 Venice Architecture Biennale. The announcement was made as the open call for curatorial proposals was revealed today.
“The success of this endeavor will be achieved through significant support and participation by the community. I urge talented and brilliant Filipinos to join the open call process and become part of this historical undertaking in Philippine architecture,” Legarda said.
The country’s participation at the 15th Venice Architecture Biennale […]
As the world celebrates World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7), Senator Loren Legarda today reiterated the importance of breastfeeding and the need to strengthen policies to promote breastfeeding as a way of reducing child mortality rates.
Legarda, author of Senate Bill No. 671 or the Breastfeeding Promotion Act, stressed that breastmilk helps children survive throughout the most critical part of infancy, enabling them to withstand infections as they grow up, providing critical nutrients for the early development of their brains and bodies.
“According […]
