IKOT.PH
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda, in collaboration with the Office of Congressman Antonio Legarda, once again hosted the Miss Philippines Earth (MPE) candidates in her home province, Antique. Twenty-Nine (29) beautiful Filipinas visited the province from April 20 to 21, as Antique continues to be one of MPE’s environmental partners under this year’s theme, […]
Senator Cynthia Villar renewed her commitment to preserve the Las Piñas-Parañaque Wetland Park (LPPWP) and prevent its defacement, exploitation and destruction and any encroachment on it. “This wetland park is very dear to me. Not only did I help build the facilities you find here, but I also vigorously pushed for the declaration of this […]
Since a big percentage of our fish production comes from the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Senator Cynthia Villar cited the need for a “balikatan” to protect it. Amid the challenges in the country’s fishing sector, Villar assured Filipino fishermen of their continuing efforts to prioritize them. “As chairperson of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, I […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda, the visionary and principal advocate of the Philippine representation in the Venice Biennale, expressed her enthusiasm for this year’s participation of the Philippine Pavilion at the 60th International Art Exhibition – la Biennale de Venezia. “I am proud that we are now still actively participating in the oldest and […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda emphasized the role of Filipino youth in the continued development, preservation, and promotion of local cuisine. Addressing attendees during the opening of the celebration of Filipino Food Month in Mabalacat, Pampanga recently Legarda said, “I do believe that it will be youth and the children who need to go […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda led the launching of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) Sculpture Garden, conceptualized and designed by Luis “Junyee” Yee, Jr., the country’s foremost installation artist. “Sa mundong namamayagpag ang teknolohiya at modernisasyon, naniniwala akong ang sining at kultura ay siyang gabay natin upang mapanatiling makabuluhan at buhay […]
“Any good patriot, no matter their lot in life, should be ready to fight for the country when called for – and this is a call that I am prepared to answer.” This is according to Senate President Migz Zubiri, who is now a reserve officer of the Philippine Army, donning the rank of Lieutenant […]
Senator Nancy Binay scored the complacency and negligence of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) meetings which led to the building of structures in protected areas. Binay urged DENR to have audio visual recordings of its meetings to avoid confusion and promote greater accountability within the agency. […]
To propel the competitiveness and expansion of the corn industry, Senator Cynthia Villar has sponsored Senate Bill No. 2625 under Committee Report No. 246, entitled “An Act to develop the Philippine Corn Industry, enhance the availability and affordable of quality feeds and staple food, and provide for a corn competitiveness enhancement fund”. “It is a […]
Senator Bong Go, head of the Senate Committee on Health, continues to push for proposed health measures that seek to establish the country’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Virology Science and Technology Institute. “Recently, nakita natin ang pagtaas sa bilang ng mga kaso ng ilang communicable diseases, such as pertussis and measles. […]