Loren renews call to regulate single-use plastics

September 2, 2022

Senate President Pro-Tempore Loren Legarda renewed her call to regulate the use of single-use plastic products in business enterprises as an effective and immediate way to reduce waste.
Legarda said that the plastic crisis “needs an urgent and systematic response with the help of all relevant public and private stakeholders” since it is a serious matter of global concern that needs to be addressed.
Legarda recently has filed Senate Bill 246 or the proposed ‘Single-Use Plastics Regulation and Management Act of 2022,’ […]

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LEGARDA CALLS FOR REVIVAL OF THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY TO BOOST POST-COVID-19 ECONOMIC RECOVERY

September 1, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenge for restaurant owners and operators. The industry continues to struggle to sustain its businesses following a 44% decline in food service sales in 2020, with many establishments forced to downsize or cease operations.
As the country recovers from the pandemic, Senator Loren Legarda urged the need to revive the restaurant industry and ensure their transition to a better normal as she filed Senate Bill No. 499 or the “Restaurant Industry Revival Act of 2022”.
“To […]

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Phl culinary heritage preservation bill filed

September 1, 2022

Senator Loren Legarda has filed a measure that seeks to develop and preserve the country’s culinary heritage in recognition of the importance of the culinary tradition as a vital part of the nation’s cultural heritage.
In her Senate Bill 244 or the Philippine Culinary Heritage Act of 2022, Legarda said that food is an essential part of Filipino identity and culture as it conveys the story of the country and unites the spirits of Filipino people despite the unique differences in […]

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Legarda Renews Call To Regulate Use Of Single-Use Plastics

September 1, 2022

Senator Loren Legarda renewed her call to regulate the use of single-use plastic products in business enterprises as an effective and immediate way to reduce waste.
“Plastic pollution is a serious matter of global concern. This plastic crisis needs an urgent and systematic response with the help of all relevant public and private stakeholders,” Legarda said.
Legarda has filed Senate Bill 246 or the “Single-Use Plastics Regulation and Management Act of 2022,” which aims to regulate the manufacturing, importation, and use of […]

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