MANILA, Philippines –Senator Loren Legarda is urging governments of the world to build a united front against climate change.
Legarda, head of the Senate committee on climate change, particularly asked the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) to join the cause.
The senator made the call during a discussion with ICAPP Chairman Jose de Venecia, Jr., who readily agreed to convene the ICAPP to join a global alliance to fight climate change and its impacts.
“ICAPP Chairman De Venecia has readily agreed […]
In the same forum, Senator Loren Legarda, veteran champion of the environment and our most prominent advocate of addressing climate change and disasters, articulated what was at stake in this first ever-state visit of a French President to our country. She pointed out the consequences of climate change: “extremely harsh weather events, flooding, declining fish catch, water scarcity, declining agricultural harvests, exacerbating health issues, extinction of animal and plant species, displacement of people, and even the demise of low-lying areas, […]
True to their common cause (protecting the environment), Sen. Loren Legarda gave French actress Marion Cotillard a native tote bag as a send-off gift.
“The bag was made of abel from Bontoc, Mountain Province, and abaca from Lake Sebu,” Loren told Funfare. “Cotillard loved it.”
During Cotillard’s two-day visit with Pres. Francois Hollande of France, she and Loren became instant soulmates when they met in two of the official events before the French delegation flew to the Yolanda–devastated Guiuan, Eastern Samar, to […]
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA
Privilege Speech
Our Continuing Call to Action
2 March 2015 | Senate Session Hall
Mr. President,
On women’s month, I rise as a woman who seeks not only gender equality, but also equality for generations, that future generations would equally receive the benefits of a balanced and healthful ecology. I rise as a mother who, like Mother Earth, cares not only for my own children but also for my children’s children, and who would appreciate that […]
Vive le France! With the French President’s historic state visit and the emphasis on mitigating climate change, we hope that as a country vulnerable to natural disasters we will give more attention and resources in meeting the challenges of nature’s wrath. We can also cite the constant and committed calls of Senator Loren Legarda and her bills for preserving our environment.
— Deedee M. Siytangco, Manila Bulletin
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