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(UNCHE). She became the first Filipina and first woman president of the Governing Council of the UN Environment Programme. And in 1992, she became the special adviser to Secretary General Maurice F. Strong in the United Nations Conference on Environment and Sustainable Development (UNCED), more popularly known as the Rio Summit. Mr. President, It is with gratitude and respect that I have filed Senate Resolution 786 honoring the life and dedication of the remarkable Dr. Benitez, who in a few weeks will be celebrating her 98th birthday. Let us, as a nation, celebrate a life lived in the service of the Filipino people. Let us strive to replicate her fearlessness, vision, resilience, and innovative spirit that nourishes hope in a better, greener, and more sustainable future. Let us find inspiration in her words, that we should all strive for "One Earth, in whose life-giving environment peace, justice, respect for human rights and equitable sharing of world's resources and opportunities will prevail and flourish." Long live the First Filipina, Dr. Helena Zoila Benitez! Thank you, Mr. President.