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The Green Climate Fund Can Be Used for Climate-Smart Projects – LEGARDA

  Senator Loren Legarda said that Filipinos, especially those in poor vulnerable communities, would benefit from the country’s accession to the Paris Agreement on Climate Change through the Green Climate Fund (GCF). Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committees on Climate Change and Finance, made the statement as she joined delegates from other Asian countries at […]

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We Need a National Dialogue to Discuss the Green Climate Fund – LEGARDA

  Senator Loren Legarda said she will convene a national dialogue for stakeholders on the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in the Philippines to ensure that the country prioritizes the right programs for funding and to involve the private sector and non-profit organizations. Legarda made the statement at the High Level Segment of the Green Climate […]

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The Palarong Pambansa Is a Training Ground for Future Leaders – LEGARDA

  Senator Loren Legarda has expressed support for the ongoing Palarong Pambansa which is held in her home province of Antique on April 23 to 29, stressing the importance of providing support, motivation and exposure to the Filipino youth to enable them to become effective contributors to nation building. “The youth has a vital role […]

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Every Day Is Earth Day – LEGARDA

  Senator Loren Legarda encouraged everyone to do acts that would help save the planet not only during Earth Day but every day. On April 22, the world observed Earth Day as a reminder of man’s responsibility to take care of the environment. “Mother Earth is giving so much to us every day-the food we […]

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We Need Inclusive Peace for It to Be Just and Lasting – LEGARDA

Senator Loren Legarda expressed support to the resumption of peace talks between the Philippine Government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) as the two parties re-opened the negotiations in Noordwijk, The Netherlands on Monday, April 3. “We welcome the resumption of the formal peace talks between the government and the NDFP. We […]

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We Must Try Carbon Fasting This Holy Week – LEGARDA

  In observance of the Holy Week, Senator Loren Legarda encouraged Filipinos to “carbon fast” – a kind of fasting that is environment-friendly. “As stewards of God’s creation, it is beneficial to everyone – humans and other species alike – if we become more aware of our actions’ effects on the environment. As we observe […]

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Philippines can Lead Global Fight to Close Gender Gap – LEGARDA

  As the observance of the 2017 National Women’s Month comes to a close, Senator Loren Legarda said that the Philippines can lead the global effort to achieve gender equality and women empowerment. Legarda said that the Philippines is among the top countries that is successful in empowering women and addressing issues on gender gap. […]

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Paris Agreement Enters Into Force for Philippines on Earth Day – LEGARDA

  Senator Loren Legarda announced that the Paris Agreement on Climate Change will enter into force for the Philippines on Earth Day, April 22, 2017, one year after it signed the Treaty together with more than a hundred nations. The Philippines becomes the 138th state party to the Agreement after the Philippine Mission to the […]

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Clean Water is Both a Right and a Responsibility – LEGARDA

  “We never know the worth of water, till the well is dry. This is probably one of the most overused adages about water, understandably as it encapsulates the continuing challenge of water security and sustainability”, said Senator Loren Legarda in a World Water Day event. According to Legarda, “water is a basic need yet […]

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Earth Hour Proves We Are Capable of Climate Action – LEGARDA

  In observance of Earth Hour today, March 25, 2017, Senator Loren Legarda said that participating in the event shows that everyone is capable of taking action to fight climate change. “Every year, nations, communities, industries, and individuals participate in the Earth Hour, switching off non-essential lights for an hour. Last year, 178 countries and […]