Legarda Emphasizes Importance of Cultural Mapping, Brings it to Antique

December 1, 2018

Senadora Loren “Inday “ Legarda, nga buhay run promotar nga dapat may rugyan gid nga cultural mapping sa kada gobyerno lokal, nagdara kang dyang hirikuton rugya sa ana pinalangga nga probinsiya –Antique.

 

Suno sa UNESCO, ang cultural mapping ukon ang heritage mapping, sangka proseso kang pagkilala kang mga duna kag mga pinanubli nga kultura nga tayuyon ginaobra ukon ginapatihan pa kang mga pumuluyo sa sangka lugar, nga may tinutuyo nga dya tipigan kag tayuyon nga obrahun ukon patihan.

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Legarda Gifts Antiqueños with Back-to-Back PPO Concerts

November 30, 2018

Senator “Inday Loren” Legarda has gifted her fellow Antiqueños with a back-to-back concert of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) titled “Paskwa: A Christmas Concert” on November 30 in Tibiao and on December 1 in San Jose.

 

“This is my gift to my kasimanwas. I am sure they will enjoy the PPO’s music. It was 25 years ago when the PPO first performed in Antique. We commemorated that last March when they performed in Anini-y and now, they are back to share their music to more Antiqueños,” said Legarda.

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Legarda: 1.5°C Global Warming Limit Crucial for Vulnerable PHL

November 30, 2018

Senator Loren Legarda today stressed on the importance of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius especially for a vulnerable country like the Philippines.

 

“Our world today faces an unprecedented challenge in this era of climate change: The challenge to survive and thrive despite the dangers the changing climate brings. The challenge to transform our societies towards a green economy and for a sustainable future,” said Legarda, UNISDR Global Champion for Resilience and UNFCCC National Adaptation Plan Champion.

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Legarda files bill banning single-use plastic products

November 23, 2018

Senator Loren Legarda has filed a Senate bill seeking to phase out single-use plastic products in the country by prohibiting its importation and use in food establishments, stores, markets, and retailers.

Senate Bill 1948 or the Single-Use Plastics Regulation and Management Act of 2018 aims to regulate the manufacturing, importation, and use of single-use plastic products, and will also provide penalties, levies, and incentives for industries, businesses, and consumers on these activities.

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Legarda on 2018 Climate Change Consciousness Week: Climate Action is Local

November 22, 2018

In observance of the 2018 Global Warming and Climate Change Consciousness Week, Senator Loren Legarda emphasized the importance of inciting and sustaining local climate action.

 

“At the global stage, we are forging a bold, strategic vision for adaptation. But we must then contextualize our discussions on our efforts on the ground: climate action is local. For us in the Philippines, adaptation is a matter of survival. We have been urging both our public and private sectors to embrace adaptation and to work together for a secure and resilient future,” Legarda said.

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