Saving Indigenous Plants in 52nd episode of ‘Stories for a Better Normal’ Series

July 5, 2021

MANILA, 5 July 2021 — Plant experts will gather virtually to promote the critical role of indigenous plants in enhancing biodiversity and adapting to climate change on the 52nd episode of “Stories for a Better Normal: Pandemic and Climate Change Pathways,” with the topic, “Saving Indigenous Plants.”
The program, conceptualized and hosted by three-term former Senator, now Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda, will air on Thursday, 8 July 2021, 10:00 AM via Facebook Live at facebook.com/CCCPhl and facebook.com/iamlorenlegarda.
Joining the online conversation are […]

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Legarda Expresses Sympathy to Casualties of C130 Plane Crash in Sulu

July 5, 2021

Three-term Senator, now Deputy Speaker, Loren Legarda today expressed her deep sympathy and condolences to the military men and civilians who were killed when a C-130 Hercules transport aircraft carrying troops from Cagayan de Oro crashed yesterday after missing the runway upon landing in Patikul, Sulu.
“I extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved families of our fallen soldiers and also civilians who have met an untimely death yesterday. These young soldiers were supposed to report to their battalions to perform […]

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“Halina’t magtanim ng pagkain sa ating mga bakuran!”

July 2, 2021

MANILA, 2 July 2021 — The 51st episode of “Stories for a Better Normal: Pandemic and Climate Pathways” featured home and community food gardens from various areas in Metro Manila established during the beginning of lockdown, which helped bring a steady supply of nutritious food during the pandemic and in the better normal.
The online conversation conceptualized and hosted by three-term Senator, now Deputy Speaker and Antique Representative Loren Legarda, featured urban gardeners including Diding Libao of Inang Maria’s Garden in […]

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Legarda welcomes EO on National Employment Recovery Strategy

June 30, 2021

Three-term Senator, now Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda hailed President Rodrigo Duterte’s signing of an Executive Order that will provide P1.14-trillion fund for the National Employment Recovery Strategy (NERS) to generate employment, provide livelihood, and protect workers’ rights, especially those who have been affected by the adverse impact of COVID-19 pandemic.
“The President’s issuance of Executive Order No. 140, series of 2021, is a significant move to address the economic consequences, unemployment, livelihood disruptions, and labor market fragilities brought to us by […]

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Legarda Bats for Greater Protection for Filipino Seafarers

June 28, 2021

In line with the recent celebration of the Day of the Seafarer, three-term Senator, now Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda renewed her call for the institution of mechanisms that will provide better protection of the rights and welfare of Filipino sea-based workers.
Legarda stressed the need to push for a strong and consistent legislative agenda for Filipino seafarers to help address issues they currently face.
“Various policies to protect the welfare of our seafarers are scattered in numerous existing laws. This indicates a […]

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