Ramon paje autobiography sample
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Gina Lopez
Filipino environmentalist and philanthropist (1953–2019)
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is La'o and the surname or paternal family name is Lopez.
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Lopez in 2017 | |
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In office June 30, 2016 – May 3, 2017 | |
President | Rodrigo Duterte |
Preceded by | Ramon Paje |
Succeeded by | Roy Cimatu |
In office August 23, 2010 – August 19, 2019 | |
President | Benigno S. Aquino III Rodrigo Duterte |
Preceded by | Horacio C. Ramos |
Succeeded by | Jose Antonio E. Goitia |
Born | Regina Paz La'o Lopez (1953-12-27)December 27, 1953 Manila, Philippines |
Died | August 19, 2019(2019-08-19) (aged 65) Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines |
Cause of death | Brain cancer |
Resting place | Manila Memorial Park, Parañaque, Metro Manila |
Citizenship | Filipino |
Spouse | Sona Roy (separated) |
Children | Roberto "Bobby" Roy Benjamin "Ben" Roy |
Parent(s) | Eugenio Lopez Jr.(father) Conchita La'o(mother) |
Relatives | Lopez family |
Alma mater | Assumption College Boston College Asian Institute of Management |
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Regina Paz "Gina" La'o Lopez (Tagalog:[ˈdʒinɐˈlɔpɛs];
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Sec Ramon Paje's OSAC Presentation
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Biodiversity conservation is 'a top priority' says Philippines Environment Secretary
Ramón J.P. Paje is the 19th Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources of the Philippines. In this interview he explains why biodiversity conservation matters so much for his country, and how the Biodiversity Finance Initiative is helping underpin his country's national strategy and action plan on biodiversity.
Why is protecting, sustaining and fairly sharing the benefits of biodiversity important for the Philippines?
We have a population of 100 million. Fishermen and women and farmers are typically the poorest and the most dependent on natural resources for their lives and livelihoods. We’re also one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to climate change, so ensuring our biodiversity is properly conserved is a top priority.
Agriculture and fisheries make up about 15% of our GDP. Ecosystem services, which underpin these sectors, are essential to sustain our country’s economic growth. Moreover, ecotourism has contributed greatly to our revenue. Natural destinations such as protected areas, beaches, dive sites, caves, rivers and lakes and the wildlife found there continues to attract both local and foreign tourists. This is a major boost to lo