Legarda asserts women’s central role in water governance

Sen. Loren Legarda urged stronger enforcement of environmental and water laws, stressing that women’s leadership and grassroots innovation are central to securing water, building climate resilience, and promoting inclusive development. Speaking at the Water and Women Forum PH 2026 held on March 23 in Quezon City, in celebration of World Water Day and National Women’s Month, Legarda emphasized that water security, solid waste management, and gender equality are deeply interconnected. “Water shapes the rhythm of every home, every community, every future. But when water is scarce, unsafe, or distant, the burden does not fall evenly,” Legarda said. Citing data from […]... Keep on reading: Legarda asserts women’s central role in water governance

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