June 21, 2015
LAGAWE, Ifugao—Senator Loren Legarda on Thursday said she was baffled by the absence of a protected area coverage for the forests of Ifugao, most of which are watersheds of the world-renowned terraces.
Legarda raised the issue with Cordillera environment officials and local leaders who attended a hearing of the Senate committees on climate change and on cultural communities, which she chairs, at the provincial board session hall here.
Legarda said while there are at least 100 areas that are waiting to […]
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June 20, 2015
LAGAWE, Ifugao – Senator Loren Legarda challenged the present and future generations of Ifugaos to continue leading the way in environmental, cultural and heritage preservation and protection similar to what their forefathers have done to the scenic stairway-like terraces, the uniquely-designed Ifugao houses among others.
Legarda was the guest of honor and speaker during the 49th founding anniversary of the province here.
“Ifugao is a very special place for me because of the rich cultural heritage and abundant natural resources that this […]
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June 20, 2015
Sen. Loren Legarda yesterday welcomed the news that the Supreme Court has issued a temporary restraining order on the construction and development of Torre de Manila which is obstructing the Rizal Monument’s visual corridors.
“The decision of the Supreme Court is a welcome development. The building has become an unsightly backdrop to the iconic edifice. I hope this would serve as warning to those who desecrate our heritage and think of violating our heritage laws,” Legarda said.
The senator has been encouraging […]
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June 19, 2015
Senator Loren Legarda welcomed the news that the Supreme Court (SC) has issued a temporary restraining order on the construction and development of Torre De Manila, which is obstructing the Rizal Monument’s visual corridors.
“The decision of the Supreme Court is a welcome development. The building has become an unsightly backdrop to the iconic edifice. I hope this would serve as warning to those who desecrate our heritage and think of violating our heritage laws,” Legarda said.
The Senator has been encouraging […]
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June 19, 2015
Senator Loren Legarda has called on the youth to be like Dr. Jose Rizal, who was always enthusiastic to learn and showed his love for Filipino heritage, as the nation commemorates the national hero’s birth anniversary today, June 19.
“Jose Rizal never got tired of acquiring knowledge. In fact, he was consumed by it. Rizal saw the bigger picture. He knew that in order to become a socially progressive country, the nation must be empowered through quality education,” Legarda stated.
The Senator […]
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