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Legarda enjoins Ifugaos to safeguard the environment and rich culture

June 21, 2015

“These are a testament to your rich story as a people. Be proud of these treasures and hope that this heritage would not only be written in the history books but would be continuously practiced and preserved,’ she said.
According to Legarda, Ifugao is a very special place for her because of the rich cultural heritage and abundant natural resources that this province is fortunately blessed with.
“Looking back at the traditions of our ancestors, we realize how much […]

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Loren finds no law protecting Ifugao forests

June 21, 2015

LAGAWE, Ifugao—Senator Loren Legarda on Thursday said she was baffled by the absence of a protected area coverage for the forests of Ifugao, most of which are watersheds of the world-renowned terraces.
Legarda raised the issue with Cordillera environment officials and local leaders who attended a hearing of the Senate committees on climate change and on cultural communities, which she chairs, at the provincial board session hall here.
Legarda said while there are at least 100 areas that are waiting to […]

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Ifugaos told to preserve culture

June 20, 2015

LAGAWE, Ifugao – Senator Loren Legarda challenged the present and future generations of Ifugaos to continue leading the way in environmental, cultural and heritage preservation and protection similar to what their forefathers have done to the scenic stairway-like terraces, the uniquely-designed Ifugao houses among others.
Legarda was the guest of honor and speaker during the 49th founding anniversary of the province here.
“Ifugao is a very special place for me because of the rich cultural heritage and abundant natural resources that this […]

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Legarda supports SC TRO on Torre de Manila

June 20, 2015

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 […]

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Legarda Supports SC Decision on Torre De Manila Debacle

June 19, 2015

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.
 
The Senator has been encouraging […]

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