July 20, 2015
Senator Loren Legarda today said she is hopeful that the Summit of the Consciences for the Climate in Paris, France could greatly contribute to a successful climate change negotiations in December.
Legarda, a panelist speaker at the Summit that will be convened by French President Francois Hollande, said that this gathering of religious, political and environmental leaders will engage participants to reflect on their commitment to protect the planet.
“I hope that the reflections we make in this Summit would influence leaders at the […]
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July 20, 2015
In line with this year’s celebration of the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week (July 17-23), Senator Loren Legarda today urged the government to ensure that personswith disabilities (PWDs) are engaged in disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) programs.
Legarda said that aside from ensuring access to government services, PWDs should also be consulted in crafting DRRM plans and involved in disaster preparedness efforts so that their special concerns are addressed.
“Our PWDs are twice more likely to lose their lives or […]
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July 20, 2015
Sen. Loren Legarda said Sunday she would be taking part in a Summit of the Conscience for the Climate on Monday in Paris.
In a statement, she said the summit aims to enjoin every citizen of the world to take action to address climate change.
“Until we have taken it upon ourselves to be part of the solution… then the greatest challenge we will have to fight to combat the warming climate and its effects is our own indifference,” Legarda said.
She said […]
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July 19, 2015
MANILA, Philippines – Ipinaalala kahapon ni Senator Loren Legarda sa gobyerno na hindi ito dapat pumayag na gawing basurahan ng mundo ang Pilipinas.
Ginawa ni Legarda ang pahayag dahil na rin sa isyu ng tone-toneladang basura mula sa Canada na dinala sa bansa upang dito itapon.
Sinabi ng senadora na hindi tapunan ng basura ng mundo ang Pilipinas at dapat ibalik sa Canada ang nasabing mga basura.
“The Philippines is not a trash bin of the world. Canada should take back their garbage,” […]
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July 19, 2015
MANILA, Philippines – An international summit seeking to promote environmental awareness ahead of the Paris climate change talks will be held next week, with Sen. Loren Legarda as the lone Filipino participant.
Hosted by the French government, the Paris Summit of Conscience for the Climate will be held on July 21.
“It is designed to remind everyone – including delegates to the COP (Conference of Parties), faith leaders, artists, economists, UN officials and young people around the world – that protecting the […]
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