Gina Lopez passes away at the age of 65 after battling brain cancer
Gina Lopez was a generous soul. She was a lifetime philanthropist, environmentalist, child-abuse warrior and former government secretary who had built a legacy that will continue to impact and influence the Philippines. Today, she unfortunately passed away at the age of 65. During her tough battle with brain cancer Gina had never lost her tenacious spirit.
She dedicated her life to paying it forward. Gina was a woman who did not think twice about giving back to her community. Gina created a legacy that will continue to impact and influence the country for years to come. She was a staunch eco-warrior who fought to better the country’s environmental efforts, and educate people on the value of caring for mother earth. As the force behind Bantay Kalikasan, Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission and government secretary for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, her efforts made waves for Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig, No To Mining in Palawan, the reforestation of the La Mesa Watershed amongst many other environmental advocacies. Gina even held educational TV programs like "G Diaries" in order to spread the word on the importance of going green.