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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 […]
The Philippines successfully concluded a Tripartite Conference to define an inclusive roadmap to the Paris Accord as a framework to the transition to a climate economy initiated by civil society in partnership with the Philippine government and the international community. In a stark contrast, Donald Trump, President of the United States, officially declared withdrawal […]