November 1, 2023
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda lauded the inclusion of Iloilo City in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) for its one-of-a-kind gastronomic experience.
Legarda, a veteran lawmaker known for her cultural advocacies, and a proud daughter of the island of Panay, welcomed the addition of the Visayan metropolis to the prestigious list.
“We express our deepest gratitude to UNESCO for including Iloilo as one of the 55 new cities included in the UCCN in commemoration of World Cities Day. It brings […]
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October 16, 2023
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda emphasized the importance of disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation to help the Philippines spare the lives of millions of people.
Legarda, a United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Global Champion for Resilience, said that climate change presents a complex and multifaceted threat to the country, which is one of the world’s most vulnerable nations.
“Disasters do not discriminate; they exacerbate existing inequalities, pushing the most vulnerable communities further to the margins,” lamented […]
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October 16, 2023
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda conveyed her utmost respect and commendation to the recipients of the 2023 Philippine Resilience Awards (PRA) for Women for their notable contributions in amplifying efforts to address issues on climate change anchored in resilience-building and disaster risk reduction.
In her message, Legarda urged the awardees to continue being an image of resiliency and an empowered Filipina amidst the continuous challenges and impacts imposed by climate change in the Philippines.
According to her, there is still much […]
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October 16, 2023
In commemoration of this year’s World Food Day, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda underscored the important role of water in sustaining life on earth.
“We live in the constant threat of water security — an increasing population count, urbanization, and climate change affect our potable water supply — and without access to it, our food will be affected as well,” said Legarda, who is internationally regarded for her advocacies on the environment and natural resources.
“That is why we need to […]
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October 10, 2023
STATEMENT OF SEN. LOREN LEGARDA ON UNICEF’S REPORT THAT PH HAS THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF DISPLACED CHILDREN FROM 2016 TO 2021 DUE TO CLIMATE CRISIS
October 10, 2023
We express deep concern over the statement released by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) showing that the Philippines topped India and China in the number of children displaced by storms and floods. The UNICEF has called our country the epicenter of the crisis.
While it is true that we are prone to disasters, […]
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