Senator Loren Legarda said a vigorous probe that would answer all questions about the deadly encounter in Mamasapano, Maguindanao is needed to give justice to the victims and would be relevant to the ongoing peace negotiations.
“I extend my deepest condolences to the families of the slain police officers. They did not deserve such tragic death. A thorough investigation is needed first and foremost to give justice to the victims,” said Legarda.
“We cannot be talking peace on the one hand and […]
Senator Loren Legarda’s Privilege Speech
“Environmental Protection and Climate Action Through Everyday Practice”
28 January 2015 – Senate Session Hall
Mr. President,
In my three terms as a senator, I have stood in this chamber numerous times to speak about environmental protection, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and disaster resilience with the hope of influencing my colleagues and other leaders of the nation to include these issues in the priorities of government.
We have actually produced several relevant laws—the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, Clean […]
On her birthday today, Senator Loren Legarda shared how she has been incorporating her advocacies on environmental protection and climate change mitigation in her daily practice, hoping that more people would be inspired to do the same.
“I wish to share how each individual can be part of the effective implementation of our laws. These practices do not demand much from us. In fact, many of these can immediately be practiced as soon as today. It has every bit of potential […]
When French President Francois Hollande comes to visit the Philippines on February 26-27, he will be seeking an ally in the effort to mobilize the nations to take more decisive action to stop climate change which has caused increasingly destructive natural calamities over the years.
France will be hosting the 21st session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference set for November 30-December 11 in Paris. In previous conferences, there have been tremendous resistance by some nations to proposals for them […]
Senator Loren Legarda today commended the local government of Vigan for its continued preservation of the town as a livable heritage city following its successful inclusion in the New7Wonders Cities.
In celebration of the founding anniversary of Vigan City, Legarda authored Senate Resolution No. 1130 to urge national agencies to work collaboratively with the local government of the City, which is known for its steadfast commitment to conserve and preserve its culture and heritage.
“Vigan is a concrete example of how communities […]
