Time to Clean Up! in 60th episode of ‘Stories for a Better Normal’ Series

August 31, 2021

 
MANILA, 31 August 2021 —Representatives from the public and private sectors will gather virtually to promote the regulation of single-use plastics as well as the strict implementation of ecological solid waste management on the 60th episode of “Stories for a Better Normal: Pandemic and Climate Change Pathways,” with the topic, “Time to Clean Up!” The episode is organized in celebration of the National Clean Up Month.
The online conversation, conceptualized and hosted by three-term former Senator, now Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda, […]

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‘Dayaw’ launches Season 11

August 30, 2021

“Dayaw,” the online show that showcases the culture and tradition of indigenous communities all over the country, is launching its 11th season. The word “dayaw” means “to present or wear with pride, to show one’s best with pride and dignity coupled with excitement.”
Former television personality and senator, and now Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Loren Legarda started the project sometime in 2015. “Dayaw,” for Legarda, was and is a passion project. She provides the voice over in the […]

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‘Dayaw’ season 11 features traditional PH children’s games, martial arts

August 30, 2021

We have materials to last us for 10 to 20 years,” declared House deputy speaker Loren Legarda as she launched the 11th season of the award-winning documentary series “Dayaw” that began airing on Aug. 26.“In the language of the newsroom, naka-bangko na kami ng istorya,” said Legarda, who is the main host of the show currently airing on ANC (ABS-CBN News Channel).
“We’ve done complete staff work. The people behind this show are very passionate and efficient because they have been […]

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Message of Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda on National Heroes Day

August 30, 2021

As we remember today the greatness of our heroes who had a vision of a better, progressive, free, and independent nation, let us also celebrate our heroes of today who continue to strive for the betterment of our people and our country amid numerous challenges.
Let us recognize and honor our present-day heroes, those who continue to sacrifice their lives and safety for the welfare of our people. These are our country’s frontliners who have the same quality of selfless devotion […]

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On climate change, are you for or against us?

August 29, 2021

It might be too late to save our planet and ourselves, unless we move right now.
 
[Editor’s note: This is drawn word for word from the deputy speaker’s statement on the IPCC Working Group I’s assessment report ‘Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis’ that we are warming the planet more rapidly than the direst of predictions.]
In the grim novels kids these days like to read, they would often refer to a time during which humanity had a chance to turn […]

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