Practical Sustainability in 15th Episode of “Stories for a Better Normal” Series

The 15th episode of “Stories for a Better Normal: Pandemic and Climate Change Pathways” will bring viewers back to “old school” sustainability practices that promote environmental stewardship, putting a spotlight on the link between climate change and environmental issues and the consumerist culture.
The episode, hosted by House Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda, will air on Thursday, 27 August 2020, 10:00 AM via Facebook Live at facebook.com/conglorenlegarda and facebook.com/CCCPhl/.
Young Filipino role models and practitioners of sustainability will join the online conversation, including […]

Legarda: Roadmap for Antique’s progress includes Efficient Transportation and Infrastructure

Deputy Speaker and Antique Lone District Representative Loren Legarda today said that providing Antique with efficient rural transport and infrastructure will help realize the full potential of the province to become a premier ecotourism destination in Panay Island and in the whole country.

“With various programs and projects to provide livelihood and sustain economic growth, our province will soon be at par with our more developed neighbors. This will be even more guaranteed as investments that come in for the transportation sector and infrastructure system is developed to ensure productivity, opportunity for trade and tourism, social integration, and job generation,” Legarda said.

Legarda: High Time to Operationalize Clean and Sustainable Recovery; Supports Thrusts of UK COP 26 Presidency

During a meeting held yesterday, August 20, 2020, with His Excellency Daniel Pruce, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Philippines, and His Excellency Ken O’Flaherty, UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties 26 (COP26) Regional Ambassador, House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda reiterated the need to operationalize clean and sustainable recovery.
Ambassador O’Flaherty presented the thematic focus of the UK Presidency for COP26 which revolved around five campaign points: climate finance, adaptation and resilience, nature-based […]

House ‘Cong-Tour’ features Antique Tourism

Deputy Speaker and Antique Lone District Representative Loren Legarda announced today that the province of Antique will be the next feature in ‘Cong-Tour’, an online program organized and hosted by the House Committee on Tourism, chaired by Rep. Sol Aragones of the 3rd District of Laguna.
‘Cong-Tour’ episode featuring Antique as one of the booming tourist destinations in the country will be streamed live on Facebook at FB/CongressionalTour on Monday, August 24 at 10:00AM. The streaming will be shared on Deputy […]

Tree Experts: Prioritize Planting Native Trees in Idle Lands

Native tree experts and enthusiasts highlighted the importance of native trees in enhancing biodiversity and addressing climate change, as well as encouraged the public to plant more native trees, including fruit-bearing species, in idle and private lands as a commercial venture, during the 14th episode of “Stories for a Better Normal: Pandemic and Climate Pathways” with the topic “Planting Native Trees.”
The online conversation hosted by Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda featured native tree enthusiasts, including Atty. Asis Perez, Senior Legal Adviser […]