Senator Cynthia Villar expressed hope that people will see the “Linis Ganda” vision of the late Leonarda Navato Camacho or simply “Narda,” a great environmentalist.
Villar said “Linis Ganda” is a vision where every sector of our society lives out the values of waste segregation, composting, and recycling, reaping the benefits of a clean and healthy environment.
“I hope that everyone touched by her dream will see this vision become a reality.”
“I hope that everyone touched by her dream will see this vision become a reality,” the veteran legislator said in her eulogy for Camacho.
“Narda’s lasting legacy is measured not just by the policies she helped shape, such as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act and the Philippine Clean Air Act, or the accolades she earned, like the United Nations Merit Award, the Most Inspiring Woman from the Philippine Commission on Women, the Ilaw ng Tahanan Award from Meralco, the Woman of Global Distinction Award, and the Rotary International Service Award,” the seasoned lawmaker stressed.
“Her foresight and drive for sustainable living have inspired a movement that drives forward environmental stewardship.”
“Her foresight and drive for sustainable living have inspired a movement that drives forward environmental stewardship,” the lady senator added.
The chairperson of the Senate environment committee noted that Camacho’s
exceptional work, particularly in efficient solid waste management, has influenced and set a benchmark in the field.
She likewise acknowledged Camacho for having been a significant influence in shaping her own environmental programs, which have been providing livelihood opportunities to many marginalized communities nationwide.
