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Senator Loren Legarda lauded the signing into law of the Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System (PENCAS) Act or Republic Act No. 11995. This landmark legislation, principally authored and sponsored by Legarda, marks a significant stride in integrating environmental sustainability into the country’s economic framework. The veteran legislator, renowned for her dedication to environmental […]
Senator Loren Legarda welcomed the inscription of the Hinilawod epic series to the UNESCO Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific (MOWCAP) Registry. “We are pleased to welcome the inclusion of the analog recordings of the Hinilawod epic series into the Memory of the World Regional Register. These recordings are a testament […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda recognized the vital connection between history, food, and culture, as it influences homes, communities, and the entire nation. “Food is pamana. It is our rich cultural heritage,” Legarda said during the opening ceremony of Hapag Pamana in Antique. “Food sustains us, identifies us, and connects us as a nation.” […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda, in collaboration with the Office of Congressman Antonio Legarda, once again hosted the Miss Philippines Earth (MPE) candidates in her home province, Antique. Twenty-Nine (29) beautiful Filipinas visited the province from April 20 to 21, as Antique continues to be one of MPE’s environmental partners under this year’s theme, […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda, the visionary and principal advocate of the Philippine representation in the Venice Biennale, expressed her enthusiasm for this year’s participation of the Philippine Pavilion at the 60th International Art Exhibition – la Biennale de Venezia. “I am proud that we are now still actively participating in the oldest and […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda led the launching of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) Sculpture Garden, conceptualized and designed by Luis “Junyee” Yee, Jr., the country’s foremost installation artist. “Sa mundong namamayagpag ang teknolohiya at modernisasyon, naniniwala akong ang sining at kultura ay siyang gabay natin upang mapanatiling makabuluhan at buhay […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda underscored the importance of continuously shaping policymaking amidst the changing landscape in the Philippines, emphasizing technology, evolution, and gender equality as the main fields of study in effective decision-making for the benefit of the Filipino people. Legarda made these remarks as she delivered her lecture at the Foreign Service […]
In the last few days, a viral post about a resort lodged between haycock hills in Sagbayan, Bohol, within the Chocolate Hills Natural Monument (CHNM) earned the ire of both officials and netizens. The drone video in the post clearly showed an operational resort and the extent of its development right on the foothills. The […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda said that the future of food will depend not only on the type of food consumed but also on its production process and how it is taken. Legarda, a notable environmental advocate, reiterated her commitment as a steward of culinary heritage and advocate for sustainable food systems. “The economic […]
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda stressed the importance of properly implementing laws that advance women’s rights.“It is time for us to provide more opportunities for women in education, the workplace, entrepreneurship, rural development, governance, and leadership roles,” stressed Legarda during her keynote speech at the International Women’s Day Celebration […]