Inday Loren Receives Datu Sumakwel Award from Antiqueños

Senator Inday Loren Legarda today received the “Datu Sumakwel Award”, the highest recognition conferred by the Bugal Kang Antique Awards held at Eagle’s Hotel in San Jose, Antique.

The Datu Sumakwel Award is given to an Antiqueño or juridical persons in recognition of their service for the development of Antique.

Legarda Extends Antique Harvest Fair

Following the success of the first Antique Harvest in Robinsons Place Antique last December 14 to 16, Senator Inday Loren Legarda has extended the run of the fair from December 26 to 30, 2018.

“I am happy with the success of Antique Harvest as we were able to promote our local products and our cultural heritage, at the same time, it brought additional income to our local producers who participated in the fair,” said Legarda, who partnered with the Department of Tourism (DOT) to bring the Philippine Harvest to Antique.

Legarda Urges Antique LGUs to Enhance Local Climate Action and Access Local Climate Fund

Senator Loren Legarda today encouraged local government officials from her home province of Antique to formulate and enhance their own Local Climate Change Action Plans (LCCAPs) and develop project proposals for funding from the People’s Survival Fund (PSF), the country’s national climate adaptation finance mechanism.

Statement of Senator Loren Legarda On the Passing of Ms. Bernarditas Muller

The Philippines loses a staunch climate ally with the passing of Bernarditas De Castro Muller.

Ditas rigorously served in the Philippine Foreign Service and in environment and climate negotiations, having been involved in the first meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee in 1991 that established the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and elected as co-chair of the Standing Committee on Finance (SCF) in 2017.

Legarda Sees Boost in Trade and Tourism with Antique Airport Opening, PAL Direct Flights

Senator Loren Legarda today said that the reopening of Antique airport and the Philippine Airlines’ (PAL) direct flights to Antique will spur local economy as it will boost trade and tourism.

“Today, as we welcome the inaugural flight of Philippine Airlines in our newly renovated airport, I can proudly say that: Antique’s progress is unstoppable,” said Legarda in a speech read by Governor Rhodora Cadiao during the inaugural flight of PAL to Antique airport.