ROAD TO GLASGOW: A ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION WITH NON-GOVERNMENT ACTORS 21 July 2021, Wednesday | 3PM

July 21, 2021

The British Embassy Manila, in partnership with the Office of Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda, is convening a roundtable discussion with civil society organizations in the country to solicit their perspectives on key priorities for the UN Climate Change Conference in November 2021 (COP26) particularly on building adaptation and resilience.
The dialogue particularly targets to increase understanding on climate change adaptation and resilience priorities in the Philippines from CSOs who are actively engaged in this space and gather their insights on the […]

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Message of Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda: Eid’l Adha

July 20, 2021

As the whole nation celebrates the Eid’l Adha, I join our Muslim brothers and sisters in commemorating the Feast of the Sacrifice, Ibrahim’s willingness to obey Allah even to the extent of sacrificing his son.
 
May we appreciate this reminder and take this time to reflect on the lessons that this feast signifies – strong faith and the admirable act of being selfless, obedient and willing to surrender to the will of God.
 
Regardless of beliefs and religion, I encourage everyone to […]

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Mensahe ni Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda: 43rd National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week

July 20, 2021

Nais kong ipaabot ang aking pagbati sa aking mga kasimanwa sa pagdiriwang ng 43rd National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week.
 
Sa ating patuloy na pagsusulong ng pantay na karapatan at benepisyo para sa bawat Antiqueño ay huwag sana nating ipagsawalang-bahala ang kapakanan ng ating mga kasimanwa na nangangailangan ng dagdag pag-alalay dahil sa kanilang mga dinadalang kapansanan. Ang tunay na pag-unlad ay pagbangon at pag-usad ng isang lipunan nang walang naiiwan at naaapakan. 
 
Nais kong kilalanin ang mga kontribusyon ng […]

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“Let our children learn and connect more with nature”

July 16, 2021

MANILA, 16 July 2021 — The 53rd episode of “Stories for a Better Normal: Pandemic and Climate Pathways” featured administrators of museums, farms, and institutions that provide children with rich and instinctive environmental learning and encourage families to engage more with nature-based activities amid the pandemic.
The online conversation conceptualized and hosted by three-term Senator, now Deputy Speaker and Antique Representative Loren Legarda featured managers of children recreational facilities including Bambi Mañosa-Tanjutco, President of Museo Pambata, with daughters Isabella and Natasha […]

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Statement of three-term Senator and Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda on Europe floods July 16, 2021

July 16, 2021

My thoughts and prayers to our brothers and sisters in Western Europe where record rainfall caused rivers to overflow, resulting in devastating floods and leaving at least 90 dead, more than 1,300 missing, and buildings collapsed.

This is a harsh reminder of the state of global climate crisis we are in. No country is absolved from its wrath. Record rains, hurricanes, typhoons, droughts, and wildfires will continue to ravage as global warming levels also continue to rise.

Our adaptation actions to build […]

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