December 3, 2012
“The National Museum should have a section just for these products to illustrate the fine craftsmanship of yesteryear. Senator Loren Legarda has contributed much in the promotion of such crafts. She should be supported by government.”
Philippine Star, F. Sionil Jose, Columnist
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December 2, 2012
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY UNDERSCORED THE BEST PRACTICES IN CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION BY COMMUNITIES AND URGED OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO FOLLOW SUIT, ESPECIALLY WITH THE ALARMING STATISTICS ON DISASTER RISKS AND THE NATURAL HAZARDS EXPECTED TO VISIT THE COUNTRY IN THE LAST MONTH OF THE YEAR.
“PAGASA officials already warned that the incoming Typhoon Pablo could even be stronger than Tropical Storm Sendong in 2011. Our LGUs should now be prepared for it,” said Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee […]
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December 1, 2012
IN LIGHT OF THE RESULTS OF THE 2013 GLOBAL CLIMATE RISK INDEX, WHICH RANKED THE PHILIPPINES FOURTH AMONG MORE THAN 190 COUNTRIES GREATLY AFFECTED BY CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE PAST 20 YEARS, SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY CALLED FOR HEIGHTENED ACTION FROM ALL COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE PHILIPPINES.
“Despite increasing awareness about climate change over the past few years, the damage of irresponsible development models and large-scale environmental destruction has not yet been reversed. I urge all communities from all walks of […]
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November 30, 2012
Pawikan Conservation Center, Morong, Bataan;Ang Pilipinas ay napapaloob sa tinatawag na Coral Triangle na tirahan ng halos pitumpu’t pitong porsyento ng lahat ng coral species sa buong mundo, at higit sa dalawang libong uri ng hayop pandagat. Tunay na pinagpala ang ating bansa dahil sa ating mga likas na yaman.
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November 30, 2012
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY JOINED THE CALL TO SAVE THE PHILIPPINE MARINE TURTLES OR “PAWIKAN” AT THE 2012 PAWIKAN FESTIVAL HELD AT THE PAWIKAN CONSERVATION CENTER IN MORONG, BATAAN.
Legarda, keynote speaker at the event, remarked that the Pawikan is one of the oldest species that have survived to this day, and are among those that live the longest.
“Pawikans are majestic creatures found throughout the country. However, because of poaching, theft of their eggs for commercial purposes, and destruction […]
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