March 23, 2018
Senator Loren Legarda today encouraged everyone to participate in this year’s Earth Hour on March 24, between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m., stressing that even small acts like turning off lights when not needed can contribute greatly in healing our planet.
Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Climate Change, UNISDR Global Champion for Resilience and UNFCCC National Adaptation Plan Champion, said that by participating in the Earth Hour, “we are showing our commitment to create more sustainable and resilient communities.”
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March 22, 2018
Senator Loren Legarda invites everyone to watch the sixth episode of Buhay na Buhay, featuring Kultura ng Pag-aaliw (Culture of Entertainment or Sensations), on Saturday, March 24, 5:45pm, on GMA News TV.
“This episode is about popular or pop culture and is probably the episode that most viewers could relate to. As Professor Jun de Leon describes it, this is the culture of fun, sheer physical energy and sensory excitements. It is about popular entertainers, movie stars, sports heroes, popular icons […]
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March 21, 2018
Senator Loren Legarda today said that Filipinos can expect a more efficient and effective delivery of services by the government through the proposed Budget Reform Act.
In her sponsorship speech of Senate Bill No. 1761, Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, said that aside from institutionalizing reforms that are meant to cure a number of weaknesses in our public financial management (PFM) system, the proposed measure will also provide the necessary mechanisms to help achieve higher economic growth and […]
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March 21, 2018
On World Water Day, March 22, Senator Loren Legarda encouraged national and local government officials to explore nature-based solutions and strictly enforce existing laws in order to prevent water crisis and shortage in the country.
For this year’s celebration of World Water Day, which carries the theme of “Nature for Water,” Legarda joins the global call to highlight the potential of nature-based solutions for water, such as restoring wetlands for water storage and soil moisture; conservation agriculture to prevent soil erosion; […]
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March 20, 2018
In keeping with the theme of “Forests and Sustainable Cities” for the International Day of Forests on March 21, Senator Loren Legarda urged both the private and public sector to grow trees and provide green spaces in order to improve the urban environment.
Legarda, a staunch advocate of environment and sustainable practices, said that urban forestry, which is the management of trees for the well-being of the urban community, is crucial in addressing pollution and mitigate impacts of climate change within […]
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