Ifugaos told to preserve culture

LAGAWE, Ifugao – Senator Loren Legarda challenged the present and future generations of Ifugaos to continue leading the way in environmental, cultural and heritage preservation and protection similar to what their forefathers have done to the scenic stairway-like terraces, the uniquely-designed Ifugao houses among others.
Legarda was the guest of honor and speaker during the 49th founding anniversary of the province here.
“Ifugao is a very special place for me because of the rich cultural heritage and abundant natural resources that this […]

Legarda supports SC TRO on Torre de Manila

Sen. Loren Legarda yesterday welcomed the news that the Supreme Court has issued a temporary restraining order on the construction and development of Torre de Manila which is obstructing the Rizal Monument’s visual corridors.
“The decision of the Supreme Court is a welcome development. The building has become an unsightly backdrop to the iconic edifice. I hope this would serve as warning to those who desecrate our heritage and think of violating our heritage laws,” Legarda said.
The senator has been encouraging […]

Legarda Supports SC Decision on Torre De Manila Debacle

Senator Loren Legarda welcomed the news that the Supreme Court (SC) has issued a temporary restraining order on the construction and development of Torre De Manila, which is obstructing the Rizal Monument’s visual corridors.
 
“The decision of the Supreme Court is a welcome development. The building has become an unsightly backdrop to the iconic edifice. I hope this would serve as warning to those who desecrate our heritage and think of violating our heritage laws,” Legarda said.
 
The Senator has been encouraging […]

Legarda Encourages Youth To Be Like Rizal: Never Stop Learning, Embrace Our Heritage

Senator Loren Legarda has called on the youth to be like Dr. Jose Rizal, who was always enthusiastic to learn and showed his love for Filipino heritage, as the nation commemorates the national hero’s birth anniversary today, June 19.
 
“Jose Rizal never got tired of acquiring knowledge. In fact, he was consumed by it. Rizal saw the bigger picture. He knew that in order to become a socially progressive country, the nation must be empowered through quality education,” Legarda stated.
 
The Senator […]

Legarda Welcomes Pope Francis’ Encyclical On Env’t and Climate Change

Senator Loren Legarda today warmly welcomed Pope Francis’ much-anticipated encyclical on the environment, which highlights climate change as one of the principal challenges facing humanity today.

The encyclical titled Laudato Si’ discusses the reality of climate change, how humanity has contributed to the phenomenon and how the poor and developing nations bear the brunt of climate change—issues that the Senator herself has been speaking about to encourage urgent action.
 
“The Pope’s encyclical is a warning and at the same time a message of hope […]