Legarda joins Earth Month commemoration
Daily TribuneSenator Loren Legarda reaffirmed her commitment to ecological protection and climate action by pushing to safeguard the planet from the threat of climate change as she joined the annual Earth Month commemoration this April.
A long-time champion for ecological conservation and climate resilience, Legarda emphasized the urgent need to address the exacerbating impacts of climate change, which include rising temperatures, extreme precipitation, stronger winds and sea level rise.
“This April, as we commemorate Earth Month and International Mother Earth Day, we are reminded of our collective responsibility to care for and protect our planet,” Legarda said.
“Every small action matters, and every choice we make today affects the future of our children and the generations to come,” she added.
Aligned with this year’s International Mother Earth Day 2025 theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” Legarda highlighted the importance of unified action and the shift to renewable energy as key steps toward achieving a more sustainable world and reaching clean electricity by 2030.
Legarda is known for the landmark laws she authored for climate action and environmental protection, including the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (RA 9003), Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 (RA 10121), and Climate Change Act of 2009 (RA 9729), which continue to guide the country’s response to climate and ecological challenges.
Meanwhile, she also urged the public to adopt sustainable practices, especially amid the intense summer heat being experienced in many parts of the country.
“This summer, we’re experiencing extreme heat with dangerously high heat indices, making us yearn for cooler, fresher air. Let’s help our planet breathe by choosing sustainable options — unplugging unused appliances and, when possible, shifting to solar-powered devices to save energy,” she said.
Legarda continues to champion stronger ecological and climate legislation, engaging communities to take collective action and embrace sustainability in their homes and daily lives.