Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda leads the Senate Special Oversight Committee on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement’s first organizational meeting and briefing on Tuesday to discuss the plans and preparations of concerned government agencies ahead of RCEP’s effectivity on June 2, 2023.
Attended by the implementing government agencies of RCEP and various stakeholders, Legarda said, “With the creation of the Special Oversight Committee, we hope to address deficiencies and gaps in our governance, mobilize communities through bottom-up efforts, […]
To reduce the impacts of strong typhoons and protect coastal folks in the country, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda pushed for the establishment of national coastal greenbelt zones and the institutionalization of a coastal greenbelt management action plan under her Senate Bill No. 1117, or the “National Coastal Greenbelt Act of 2022.”
“Mangrove forests, beach forests, and seagrass beds act as natural defenses against strong typhoons, coastal erosion, and storm surges. Mangroves, in particular, are vital for climate stabilization as […]
Over a month after the oil spill incident hit the various provinces in MIMAROPA and Western Visayas (Region VI), Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda underscored the need for long-term livelihood programs and capacity-building for oil spill-affected communities.
The four-term senator stressed that her goal is not just to give temporary assistance but to initiate long-term programs, such as mangrove rehabilitation and livelihood opportunities for microenterprises, especially for the fisherfolks affected by the oil spill.
Legarda affirmed that funding should not be […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda renewed her strong commitment to preserving the rich culinary heritage of the Philippines as the nation celebrates Filipino Food Month.
“By advancing and refining our culinary output, we are able to enhance our country’s standing and prestige within the global culinary realm. Giving value to our Filipino gastronomic heritage makes way for nationalistic fervor and preservation of our cultural legacy,” she said during the national launch of the Filipino Food Month celebration.
Legarda underscored her pledge […]
Environmental advocate Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda pushed for cooperation between the community and the government in implementing ecological laws to attain a sustainable life.
As the author of several fundamental environmental laws, including the Renewable Energy Act (RA9513), Climate Change Act (RA9729), Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (RA9003), and People’s Survival Fund Act (RA10174), Legarda is urging government agencies to prioritize the enforcement of these laws not only to protect the environment but also to promote sustainable development.
“Let’s make […]
