Legarda Renews Call for Continued Protection of the Environment

June 30, 2015

On the last day of observance of National Environment Month, Senator Loren Legarda called for continued protection of the environment, stressing that it should be a way of life.
“Even as the observance of Environment Month ends today, we should sustain efforts to protect our environment. It should be part of our daily life,” said Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committees on Environment and Natural Resources, and Climate Change.
“As stewards of the earth, we are responsible in keeping our planet healthy, […]

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Legarda lauds launch of Green Building Code

June 29, 2015

MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Loren Legarda lauded the launch of the new Green Building Code as part of government’s long-term transition to a low-carbon economy and its efforts to help slowdown the impact of global warming in the country.
Legarda noted green buildings play a huge role in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions which are largely responsible for global warming.
Speaking at “Green Breakthroughs 2015” organized by the Philippine Green Building Initiative together with the Department of Public Works and Highways and […]

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Legarda on Lang Dulay’s Death: Appreciate Intangible Heritage

June 29, 2015

“Lang Dulay’s legacy enriches Filipinos from all walks of life, whether they are aware of it or not. Her devotion to T’nalak weaving and her passion to pass it on to her progeny assures us this form of art will continue to define our identity,” stated Senator Loren Legarda a month after the passing of iconic T’boli dream weaver Lang Dulay last April 30, 2015.
 
The 91-year old cultural treasure had suffered from a massive stroke last January. Dulay had a […]

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Celebrating art–and friendship–in Venice

June 28, 2015

There is Italy, and there is Venice. This city in the north of Italy is built on more than 100 small islands and on centuries-old culture, commerce and otherworldly beauty.
The 56th Venice Biennale is a major contemporary art exhibition held once every two years since its founding in 1895, making it the perfect melding of the past and present.
This year, after being absent from the exhibition for 51 years, the Philippines was asked to participate again in this prestigious event.
A […]

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Philippine : Legarda Lauds ‘Paradigm Shift’ toward Green Building

June 25, 2015

Senator Loren Legarda today lauded the launch of the new Green Building Code as part of government’s long-term transition to a low-carbon economy, noting that green buildings play a huge role in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions which are largely responsible for global warming.
Speaking at “Green Breakthroughs 2015″ organized by the Philippine Green Building Initiative together with the Department of Public Works and Highways and other aid agencies as the official launch of the Green Building Code, Legarda stressed that […]

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