May 29, 2015
Senator Loren Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, today reiterated her call for increased protection of the country’s coral reef system as the nation celebrates Ocean Month this May.
The theme for this year’s Month of the Ocean is “Stand Up, Save Our Reefs.”
“Even as the observance of Ocean Month is about to end, we should sustain efforts in protecting our oceans and marine ecosystems. The worsening state of the country’s marine ecosystems should be immediately […]
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May 28, 2015
Senator Loren Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, today emphasized the important role of the efficient use and management of land resources and the establishment of a system of protected areas in disaster risk reduction.
Speaking at the 5th Monthly Business Meeting of the Chamber of Real Estate and Builders’ Association (CREBA), Legarda said that the protection of our environment and proper allocation of land resources are crucial in building resilience and adapting to the changing […]
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May 27, 2015
Senator Loren Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Cultural Communities, sponsored yesterday two legislative measures seeking to establish resource centers for indigenous peoples (IPs) and declaring August 9 as National Indigenous Peoples Day in her effort to promote and protect the rights of IPs all over the country.
In her sponsorship speech for Senate Bill 2209 or the Resource Centers For Indigenous Peoples Act and Committee Report No. 141 under House Bill No. 4420 or An Act Declaring August 9 […]
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May 27, 2015
From the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Environment Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje expressed elation over the Yolanda-inspired movie “Taklub” winning a special award in the recent Cannes Film Festival in France.
In its website, the Ecumenical Jury at the 68th Cannes Film Festival awarded “Taklub” the Special Mention “for the sensitive portrayal of individuals and communities working for life in the midst of suffering and death in the shadows of natural catastrophies in the Philippines.”
Paje was hoping the film, which was […]
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May 24, 2015
Filipino filmmaker Brillante Ma. Mendoza’s “Taklub” won the Ecumenical Jury Prize-Special Mention at the Cannes Film Festival.
Mendoza, who is already back in Manila, told the Inquirer that he is “happy and honored” that his film was able “to bring home an award from Cannes.”
“Kahit papaano, nakapag-uwi tayo ng award,” said Mendoza, who was already sleeping before accepting a call from the Inquirer.
He said he had instructed producer Larry Castillo, who is still in France, to “dedicate the award to the […]
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