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Senator Loren Legarda said that the goal of the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to well below 2°C and possibly not more than 1.5°C is crucial in ensuring human survival, thus, the need for urgent action from developed and developing countries alike. Speaking at the Multi-Stakeholder Consultation for the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) […]
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 […]
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 […]
In observance of the World Day Against Child Labor, Senator Loren Legarda said that ending child labor is a must, stressing the right of children to a life free from violence, exploitation and abuse. According to the United Nations, around 168 million children remain trapped in child labor and many of them live in […]
Senator Loren Legarda stressed the need to conduct an inventory of marine resources in the Philippine Rise (formerly Benham Rise), emphasizing that this would give the country a clearer view of the importance of this undersea feature and what interventions are necessary to preserve, protect and sustainably manage these resources. Legarda, who chairs the […]
Senator Loren Legarda hailed the Senate’s approval of the bicameral conference committee report on the proposed Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act. Legarda, co-sponsor of the bill, said that the measure institutionalizes the provision of full tuition fee subsidy for students enrolled in all of the country’s state universities and colleges (SUCs), local […]
Senator Loren Legarda said that the government could improve the country’s productivity and increase its competitiveness by adopting innovation as a vital component of development policies. Legarda made the statement as the Senate passed on third and final reading the proposed Philippine Innovation Act, which she principally authored. “This measure aims to promote a […]
In celebration of International Museum Day (May 18), Senator Loren Legarda encouraged everyone to make frequent visits to museums to enrich understanding of our culture and history. “Art and culture are food for the soul. It enriches our understanding of our tradition and history and promotes better understanding especially among Filipinos whose culture is […]
Senator Loren Legarda welcomed the Quezon City Court’s ruling ordering the release of the retirement benefits of lawyers from the Public Attorneys Office (PAO) worth P178 million, saying that public attorneys deserve adequate retirement benefits after long years of hard work and dedication to public interest practice. “The court’s decision recognizes the rights of […]
Senator Loren Legarda said that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should address the need to bring about more equitable and sustainable economic development across the region and to promote stronger regional cooperation. Legarda said that the Philippines, as Chair of ASEAN 2017, has an excellent opportunity to steer ASEAN’s work in ways […]