June 23, 2015
SENATOR Loren Legarda wants to bring back thatched cogon roofs for the houses surrounding the Bangaan Rice Terraces.
During her visit to Lagawe, Ifugao, on the province’s foundation day, Legarda was informed that galvanized roofing sheets were used for the house as part of the restoration efforts for the famous terraces.
Legarda said the traditional cogon should have been used instead.
“Mas maganda ang cogon at hindi yero,” she said.
Legarda said she had wanted to go the villages near the terraces but changed […]
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June 22, 2015
Senator Loren Legarda today renewed her call for the strict implementation of Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management (ESWM) Law, stressing that local government units (LGUs) should aim for zero waste.
In her keynote speech for the opening of the First National Integrated Waste Management Exhibition, Legarda, principal author of RA 9003, urged the National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC) to strengthen its efforts in ensuring compliance with the ESWM law. “Encourage LGUs that compliance is doable. Good […]
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June 21, 2015
“These are a testament to your rich story as a people. Be proud of these treasures and hope that this heritage would not only be written in the history books but would be continuously practiced and preserved,’ she said.
According to Legarda, Ifugao is a very special place for her because of the rich cultural heritage and abundant natural resources that this province is fortunately blessed with.
“Looking back at the traditions of our ancestors, we realize how much […]
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June 21, 2015
LAGAWE, Ifugao—Senator Loren Legarda on Thursday said she was baffled by the absence of a protected area coverage for the forests of Ifugao, most of which are watersheds of the world-renowned terraces.
Legarda raised the issue with Cordillera environment officials and local leaders who attended a hearing of the Senate committees on climate change and on cultural communities, which she chairs, at the provincial board session hall here.
Legarda said while there are at least 100 areas that are waiting to […]
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June 20, 2015
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 […]
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