Senator Loren Legarda  
NATION

Call to preserve Phl biodiversity

DT

Senator Loren Legarda, the country’s foremost champion of environmental legislation, once again brings attention to the Philippines’ rich natural heritage with the launch of Season 4 of the documentary series “Our Fragile Earth: Protected Areas of the Philippines.”

Produced in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Biodiversity Management Bureau and Legarda’s office, the series explores the ecological, cultural, and policy significance of the country’s 248 protected areas (PAs) — legal sanctuaries established under the Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 2018, a landmark law principally authored by the senator.

“Over the years, we’ve shone a spotlight on the wonders, beauty and challenges of our protected areas,” Legarda said.

“This season of Fragile Earth feels even more special — to witness the breathtaking sunrise atop Mt. Pulag in the Cordilleras; to follow the remarkable migratory journey of waterbirds at Olango Island; to explore the ancient caves and rock formations of Naga-Kabasalan — these majestic landscapes and their extraordinary creatures remind us how fortunate we are to call this country our home.”