November 25, 2023
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda, as Chairperson of the 31st Annual Meeting of the Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) Drafting Committee, reported a total of 10 resolutions from the working groups on Political and Security Matters, Meeting of Women Parliamentarians, Economic and Trade Matters, and Regional Cooperation in the Asia Pacific.
Six (6) consolidated resolutions were the outcomes of the region’s Annual Meeting in the Philippines, which, according to her, reinforces the effectiveness of parliamentary diplomacy and the power of […]
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November 24, 2023
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda urged the delegates of the 31st Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF31) to prioritize the consideration of natural capital in legislation. She points to the fragile state of the Philippines’ ecosystem and the effects of climate change on the nation’s overall welfare, citing this as urgent and of profound significance.
“Our task is to craft legislation that not only sets norms but breathes life into the spirit of people’s rights to sustainable development and a better […]
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November 23, 2023
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda, the principal author and sponsor of Senate Bill No. 2439 or the proposed Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System (PENCAS) bill, lauded the passage of the measure on third reading in the Senate on Wednesday.
The four-term senator, who has filed numerous bills that address various environmental issues, said the passage of PENCAS in the Senate is a significant milestone for the environment and the country.
“It is again a pioneering long journey just like […]
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November 23, 2023
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda expressed her optimism that the upcoming 31st Annual Meeting of the Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) will foster a resilient, sustainable, and interconnected world to help the advancement of humanity.
Legarda, who will serve a crucial role as the head of the APPF’s drafting committee, said that the summit will serve as a springboard in discussing numerous issues hounding the participating countries.
“The APPF offers a perfect platform to delve into political, security, and socio-economic issues […]
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November 22, 2023
In observance of National Rice Awareness Month, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda reminded Filipinos to be prudent in rice consumption and encouraged every stakeholder, particularly policymakers, to play their part in achieving rice self-sufficiency, increasing farmers’ income, and improving the health of rice consumers.
“Any wastage in biodiversity and climate crisis is an opportunity for swift action and change for us all since we all consider rice one of the most important crops,” said Legarda.
“Plugging this leak should be a […]
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