June 29, 2015
“Lang Dulay’s legacy enriches Filipinos from all walks of life, whether they are aware of it or not. Her devotion to T’nalak weaving and her passion to pass it on to her progeny assures us this form of art will continue to define our identity,” stated Senator Loren Legarda a month after the passing of iconic T’boli dream weaver Lang Dulay last April 30, 2015.
The 91-year old cultural treasure had suffered from a massive stroke last January. Dulay had a […]
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June 28, 2015
There is Italy, and there is Venice. This city in the north of Italy is built on more than 100 small islands and on centuries-old culture, commerce and otherworldly beauty.
The 56th Venice Biennale is a major contemporary art exhibition held once every two years since its founding in 1895, making it the perfect melding of the past and present.
This year, after being absent from the exhibition for 51 years, the Philippines was asked to participate again in this prestigious event.
A […]
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June 25, 2015
Senator Loren Legarda today lauded the launch of the new Green Building Code as part of government’s long-term transition to a low-carbon economy, noting that green buildings play a huge role in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions which are largely responsible for global warming.
Speaking at “Green Breakthroughs 2015″ organized by the Philippine Green Building Initiative together with the Department of Public Works and Highways and other aid agencies as the official launch of the Green Building Code, Legarda stressed that […]
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June 25, 2015
Senator Loren Legarda today lauded the launch of the new Green Building Code as part of government’s long-term transition to a low-carbon economy, noting that green buildings play a huge role in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions which are largely responsible for global warming.
Speaking at “Green Breakthroughs 2015” organized by the Philippine Green Building Initiative together with the Department of Public Works and Highways and other aid agencies as the official launch of the Green Building Code, Legarda stressed that […]
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June 24, 2015
As the country observes Philippines Arbor Day, Senator Loren Legarda renewed her call to continue awareness programs on tree planting, including educating the public on the proper and most effective way of doing it.
“We all need to look at tree planting as serious business. It’s not just about planting the seedlings, but we should ensure that they survive. We should also prevent cutting especially in protected areas,” Legarda said.
On Arbor Day, citizens are encouraged to plant and care for trees.
Legarda said […]
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