Legarda urges preservation of culinary heritage anew on Filipino Food Month

April 14, 2023

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda renewed her strong commitment to preserving the rich culinary heritage of the Philippines as the nation celebrates Filipino Food Month.
“By advancing and refining our culinary output, we are able to enhance our country’s standing and prestige within the global culinary realm. Giving value to our Filipino gastronomic heritage makes way for nationalistic fervor and preservation of our cultural legacy,” she said during the national launch of the Filipino Food Month celebration.
Legarda underscored her pledge […]

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Legarda calls for strict implementation of environmental laws for sustainability

April 13, 2023

Environmental advocate Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda pushed for cooperation between the community and the government in implementing ecological laws to attain a sustainable life.
As the author of several fundamental environmental laws, including the Renewable Energy Act (RA9513), Climate Change Act (RA9729), Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (RA9003), and People’s Survival Fund Act (RA10174), Legarda is urging government agencies to prioritize the enforcement of these laws not only to protect the environment but also to promote sustainable development.
“Let’s make […]

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Legarda warns of heat stroke amidst extreme heat during dry season

April 1, 2023

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda has warned the public of heat stroke as extreme heat is expected to occur in the coming months since the country entered the dry season, and expressed serious concern over incidents linked to the rising heat index.
Last March 24, it was reported that up to 120 students were taken to hospitals in Laguna after they fainted and showed symptoms of heat exhaustion during a fire drill conducted at a school in Cabuyao City.
On March […]

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Legarda — Listen to science; heed the call for rapid GHG reduction, climate resilient development

March 28, 2023

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda urged leaders in government and the private sector to listen to science and heed the call for deep, rapid, and sustained greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction in order to avert the worst of the climate crisis.
Legarda made the statement following the release of the latest Synthesis Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change. IPCC reports, which are reviewed […]

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Legarda gives full support to Kinaray-a Madjaas Mountain Marathon contenders

March 27, 2023

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda conveyed her warmest greetings and support to the participants of this year’s Kinaray-a Madjaas Mountain Marathon, which will take place in one of Antique’s most beautiful natural heritage – Mt. Madjaas.
In her message, Legarda emphasized the marathon as an avenue not only for a sporting event, but a chance for Antiqueños to strengthen their unity and camaraderie through a sense of community.
She added that mountain marathons are a unique opportunity to celebrate
human resilience […]

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