Sen. Loren Legarda yesterday welcomed the news that the Supreme Court has issued a temporary restraining order on the construction and development of Torre de Manila which is obstructing the Rizal Monument’s visual corridors.
“The decision of the Supreme Court is a welcome development. The building has become an unsightly backdrop to the iconic edifice. I hope this would serve as warning to those who desecrate our heritage and think of violating our heritage laws,” Legarda said.
The senator has been encouraging […]
Senator Loren Legarda welcomed the news that the Supreme Court (SC) has issued a temporary restraining order on the construction and development of Torre De Manila, which is obstructing the Rizal Monument’s visual corridors.
“The decision of the Supreme Court is a welcome development. The building has become an unsightly backdrop to the iconic edifice. I hope this would serve as warning to those who desecrate our heritage and think of violating our heritage laws,” Legarda said.
Senator Loren Legarda has called on the youth to be like Dr. Jose Rizal, who was always enthusiastic to learn and showed his love for Filipino heritage, as the nation commemorates the national hero’s birth anniversary today, June 19.
“Jose Rizal never got tired of acquiring knowledge. In fact, he was consumed by it. Rizal saw the bigger picture. He knew that in order to become a socially progressive country, the nation must be empowered through quality education,” Legarda stated.
Senator Loren Legarda today warmly welcomed Pope Francis’ much-anticipated encyclical on the environment, which highlights climate change as one of the principal challenges facing humanity today.
The encyclical titled Laudato Si’ discusses the reality of climate change, how humanity has contributed to the phenomenon and how the poor and developing nations bear the brunt of climate change—issues that the Senator herself has been speaking about to encourage urgent action.
“The Pope’s encyclical is a warning and at the same time a message of hope […]
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA
Message for the 49th Ifugao Foundation Day
A Celebration of Cultural Heritage As Foundation of Self-Determination and Sustainable Development
18 June 2015 | Lagawe, Ifugao
It is a great honor to be part of the 49th Ifugao Foundation Day.
Ifugao is a very special place for me because of the rich cultural heritage and abundant natural resources that this province is fortunately blessed with.
My visit to one of the terrace clusters located in Bangaan was an […]
