Message of Senator Loren Legarda
Green Breakthroughs 2015
Philippine Trade and Training Center, Pasay City
25 June 2015
Citizens of the Asia-Pacific region are more likely to be affected by natural hazards than those in Africa, in Europe or North America, says a report from the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction.
In many countries in the region, poverty, badly planned and managed urban and regional development, informal settlements on unsafe lands, vulnerable rural and urban livelihoods, and […]
Senator Loren Legarda today lauded the launch of the new Green Building Code as part of government’s long-term transition to a low-carbon economy, noting that green buildings play a huge role in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions which are largely responsible for global warming.
Speaking at “Green Breakthroughs 2015″ organized by the Philippine Green Building Initiative together with the Department of Public Works and Highways and other aid agencies as the official launch of the Green Building Code, Legarda stressed that […]
Senator Loren Legarda today lauded the launch of the new Green Building Code as part of government’s long-term transition to a low-carbon economy, noting that green buildings play a huge role in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions which are largely responsible for global warming.
Speaking at “Green Breakthroughs 2015” organized by the Philippine Green Building Initiative together with the Department of Public Works and Highways and other aid agencies as the official launch of the Green Building Code, Legarda stressed that […]
As the country observes Philippines Arbor Day, Senator Loren Legarda renewed her call to continue awareness programs on tree planting, including educating the public on the proper and most effective way of doing it.
“We all need to look at tree planting as serious business. It’s not just about planting the seedlings, but we should ensure that they survive. We should also prevent cutting especially in protected areas,” Legarda said.
On Arbor Day, citizens are encouraged to plant and care for trees.
SENATOR Loren Legarda wants to bring back thatched cogon roofs for the houses surrounding the Bangaan Rice Terraces.
During her visit to Lagawe, Ifugao, on the province’s foundation day, Legarda was informed that galvanized roofing sheets were used for the house as part of the restoration efforts for the famous terraces.
Legarda said the traditional cogon should have been used instead.
“Mas maganda ang cogon at hindi yero,” she said.
Legarda said she had wanted to go the villages near the terraces but changed […]
