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LGUS, Stakeholders Discuss Water and Development Issues in CDO Confab

  Water resource management advocates, stakeholders and members of the academe together with Northern Mindanao LGU leaders on Tuesday agreed on the urgent need to increase local participation in formulating and implementing policies that affect water rights, water use and waste water management, stressing these are key factors to ensuring the continued development of Mindanao. […]

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Cebu Plays Host to Second Round of Nationwide Water Management Policy Consultations – SANTOS

  With the supply of clean water and proper wastewater management becoming growing concerns in many parts of the country, a series of round table discussions (RTDs) are being organized in key areas in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao to consult local government unit (LGU) officials, local water district (LWD) executives, and other stakeholders to better […]

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The AFP Has to be a Resilient Institution – LEGARDA

  Senator Loren Legarda stressed the need to ensure that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is resilient as an institution so that it does not only respond to disasters but also help build resilient communities. Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committees on Climate Change and Finance, made the statement during the hearing on […]

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Make Boracay a Model for Ecological Solid Waste Management – LEGARDA

  Senator Loren Legarda urged the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to make Boracay Island in Aklan province a model for ecological solid waste management (ESWM) and renewed her call for stronger implementation of Republic Act 9003. Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, made the statement during the hearing for the […]

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Local Problems Require Local Solutions – ROSAL

  Speaking at the first of a series of consultations tackling water supply and wastewater management issues, Legazpi City Mayor Noel Rosal, Focal Mayor for the Environment, Climate Change, and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management of the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP), on Tuesday emphasized the important role of local governments in addressing […]

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Local Development Means Local Involvement – SANTOS

  With the supply of clean water and proper wastewater management becoming growing concerns in many parts of the country, a series of round table discussions (RTDs) are being organized in key areas in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao to consult local government unit (LGU) officials, local water district (LWD) executives, and other stakeholders to better […]

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Fast Track Submission of Project Proposals for Financing Under the Green Climate Fund – LEGARDA

  Senator Loren Legarda said that the government, particularly the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Climate Change Commission (CCC), should fast track the submission of project proposals for financing under the Green Climate Fund (GCF). Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committees on Finance, Climate Change and Foreign Relations, made the statement […]

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We Support President Duterte’s All-Out War Against Irresponsible Mining – PIMENTEL

    Backing President Rodrigo Duterte on his all-out war against irresponsible mining, Senate President Koko Pimentel III today said the crackdown should start with Mt. Diwalwal in Monkayo town, Compostela Valley province. The senate chief asked the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to probe the mining site “because the mercury being illegally […]

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Priority Procurement of Power Produced From Indigenous Resources – GATCHALIAN

  Senator Win Gatchalian is asserting the need for strong government support in harnessing the full potential of the country’s indigenous energy resources to build a stable and sustainable supply of affordable electricity. Gatchalian, who is the chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy, said the promotion of local energy resources as a primary source […]

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Disaster Preparedness Especially in Local Communities – LEGARDA

  In observance of the National Disaster Resilience Month (July), Senator Loren Legarda renewed her call to heighten disaster preparedness, especially in local communities. Legarda, United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) Global Champion for Resilience, said that proactive strategies and the involvement of citizens are needed in strengthening the country’s defenses against natural […]