Philippine climate pledge hailed as ‘ambitious first step’

“I would have preferred our INDC to have some measure of non-conditionality since the aim in Paris is an ambitious climate deal,” said Legarda, who used to chair the Senate committee on environment.

Legarda meanwhile said that even without international aid, the Philippines should strive to reach the 70% reduction target.

“Government should encourage the business sector to invest in renewable energy instead of coal plants,” she said.

Legarda: PHL Budget Should Be Aligned with Sustainable Dev’t Goals

Senator Loren Legarda said that the national budget for next year and succeeding years, as well as the Philippine Development Plan (PDP), should be aligned with the newly adopted Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, said that the proposed P3.002-Trillion national budget for 2016 should be SDG-tagged to see if the national expenditure program (NEP) is aligned with the new set of global goals adopted by member-states of the United Nations.
“We should have prepared our […]

Sen. Legarda presents documentary on indigenous culture

The first episode of “Dayaw,” a six-part documentary on indigenous peoples and culture, airs today at 6 p.m. on ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC). It is being presented in celebration of October as National Indigenous Peoples’ Month.
“Dayaw” is a project of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and ANC, supported by the Office of Senator Loren Legarda.
“The promotion of our indigenous culture is an advocacy close to my heart. We have to learn and relearn our traditions and […]

Legarda hosts docu on indigenous culture

MANILA, Philippines – In celebration of October as National Indigenous Peoples’ Month, Sen. Loren Legarda presents a six-part documentary series on indigenous peoples (IPs) and culture titled Dayaw, which will be shown Thursdays, starting Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. on ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC).
Dayaw is a project of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and ANC, supported by the Office of Sen. Legarda.
“The promotion of our indigenous culture is an advocacy close to my heart. We have […]

Art Community, Heritage Conservationists, Architects Invited to Be Part of the Phl’s 1st Participation at Architecture Biennale 2016

The Philippine Venice Biennale Coordinating Committee, comprised of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), and the Office of Senator Loren Legarda, is urging Filipino architects, curators, artists from different disciplines, urban planners, ecological activists, geographers, historians and critics of space, heritage workers, and others to participate in the open call.