Panay Island Biodiversity in 18th Episode of “Stories for a Better Normal” Series
All those newly reacquainted with nature due to the pandemic, plantitos and plantitas, and newbie birdwatchers are invited to join the 18th episode of “Stories for a Better Normal: Pandemic and Climate Change Pathways.” The episode will be looking at the larger island ecosystems where our new friends come from, under the topic “Panay: Native Plants, Birds, and Island Ecology.”
The episode, hosted by House Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda, […]

Legarda: Antiqueños will continue to benefit from DOLE TUPAD

Through the support and initiative of Deputy Speaker and Antique Lone District Representative Loren Legarda to provide Antiqueños with job opportunities, another batch of beneficiaries will receive the Department of Labor and Employment’s Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disavantaged/Displaced Workers (DOLE TUPAD) starting today, September 16, 2020.

“These challenging times have caused financial problems, especially to the marginalized sectors of our community. Many of our kasimanwa have lost their jobs, livelihood and sources of income, and having programs like the DOLE TUPAD will help cushion the effects of unemployment and poverty in the province. DOLE TUPAD is one of our important programs that provide assistance to our people in sustaining their needs amid this pandemic,” Legarda said.

Plant Doctors: Healthy Plants and Trees, Healthy Life

Plant and tree experts shared tips and advice to support plant and tree health, such as managing common plant pests and diseases using natural methods and managing tree hazards through arboricultural interventions, during the 17th episode of “Stories for a Better Normal: Pandemic and Climate Pathways,” with the topic “The Plant Doctors are In!”
The online conversation hosted by House Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda featured plant doctors Ms. Lysette Lacambra, Technical Specialist of the East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer; Dr. Aimee Lynn […]

Legarda appointed CVF Ambassador for Parliaments, Vows to Rally for Collective Climate Action through the Creation of a Parliamentary Union Among Vulnerable Countries

Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda was recently appointed by the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) as its ambassador for parliaments, together with H.E. Mohamad Nasheed of the Maldives (ambassador for ambition), Kathy Jetnil- Kijiner, Climate Envoy of the Marshall Islands (ambassador for culture), H.E. Rocio Aguilar, Former Minister of Finance of Costa Rica (ambassador for finance), Tosi Mpanu-Mpanu, Founder, LDC, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Initiative (REEEI) for Sustainable Development of the Democratic Republic of Congo (ambassador for renewable energy) and Saima […]

Legarda seeks P30-Billion in Bridge Fund, Tax, Rent Relief for Restaurants, Workers

As the restaurant industry is now in dire crisis, Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda proposed a piece of legislation to help owners and thousands of employees survive the pandemic.
Legarda filed House Bill No. 7610 which seeks to provide what she called a P30-billion “bridge fund” for restaurants and a host of tax incentives and rent-payment extension schemes of up to 24 months to provide owners and their workers relief to cope with the economic crisis brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Legarda’s […]