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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Senate President Koko Pimentel III declared his support for sustainable tourism that would improve quality of life for all, respect for the environment’s regenerative capacities, and more inclusive decision-making processes along with the growth in the tourism sector. Pimentel made his statement in a speech before the 6th United Nations World Tourism Organization International […]
In observance of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, Senator Loren Legarda urged the government to promote the use of soil and water conservation technologies to combat drought and prevent land degradation that is affecting about one-third of the country’s population. Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committees on Climate Change, Finance, and […]
Senator Loren Legarda has urged private and public establishments all over the country to develop a culture of safety, stressing that disasters, whether natural or human-induced, can be prevented when necessary security and preventive measures are in place. Legarda made the call following investigations revealing that there were indeed lapses in security and coordination […]