Antique Fisherfolk Receives Additional Livelihood

July 29, 2020

Fisherfolk of Antique received today various fishery projects from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Provincial Office through the initiative of Deputy Speaker and Representative of the Lone District of Antique Loren Legarda.

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Youth Climate Activism in 11th Episode of “Stories for a Better Normal”

July 29, 2020

For the 11th episode of “Stories for a Better Normal: Pandemic and Climate Pathways,” Pinoy Climate Reality Leaders including House Deputy Speaker and Antique Congresswoman Loren Legarda will gather for a special episode on “Youth Climate Activism” and discuss how youth leaders are driving and sustaining their climate initiatives, even during the pandemic.
Climate Reality Leaders are individuals from diverse backgrounds and fields of discipline who have undergone the training of The Climate Reality Project (TCRP), which is founded by former […]

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Legarda Wears with Pride Antique’s Patadyong at SONA 2020

July 27, 2020

To convey her pride and unwavering support for Antique’s culture, tradition, and livelihood, Deputy Speaker and Representative of the Lone District of Antique wore the famous handwoven patadyong with pinilian design during the 5th State of Nation Address of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
Patadyong weaving is part of Antique’s age-old tradition and has been one of Antiqueño’s source of income and livelihood. The Bagtason weavers from the town of Bugasong in the Province of Antique are well-known for weaving the patadyong […]

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P.A. Talk Episode 2 highlights Participation of Local Communities in Protected Area Management

July 22, 2020

In the second episode of PA Talk: Protected Areas for a Protected Future, Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda, together with DENR Assistant Secretary and head of the Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) Ricardo Calderon, will bring viewers to the protected areas in the provinces of Antique, Bataan, Bukidnon, Quezon, Samar, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar and Zamboanga.
For this episode, the featured PAs include three large sites and three small ones. The discussion will introduce viewers to the communities that are living in, relying […]

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