Breaking News as of April 2012
Legarda Welcomes UN Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction
Senator Loren Legarda today announced the visit to the Philippines of Ms. Margareta Wahlström, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR).
April 29, 2012
Legarda Lauds Weaving Communities' Efforts in Preserving PHL Culture
Senator Loren Legarda today lauded weaving communities in the country for preserving the tradition of weaving as she encouraged local governments to support such initiatives.
April 26, 2012
Legarda Calls for Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Mining Practices
Senator Loren Legarda called for the sustainable and responsible development of the country's mineral resources and stressed that the effects of climate change should be considered in mining activities.
April 25, 2012
Legarda: Let Every Day Be Earth Day
Senator Loren Legarda today encouraged Filipinos to make each day of the year an Earth Day, stressing that taking action to protect and preserve the environment should not be limited to a day or two.
April 21, 2012
Legarda to Lead Tree-Growing Ceremony for Earth Day 2012
To celebrate Earth Day 2012, Senator Loren Legarda will lead a ceremonial tree-growing activity on April 21 at Kaangkan Park in Marikina City.
April 20, 2012
Legarda Condemns Poaching of Sea Turtles; Enjoins LGUs, Citizens to Help Protect Marine Resources
Senator Loren Legarda today condemned the recent attack against marine species in the Philippine seas and called for strengthened vigilance to protect the country's marine resources.
April 17, 2012
We Must Continue to Work with Other Countries to Keep Peace and Security in the Region - Legarda
Following the failed rocket launch of North Korea, Senator Loren Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, today urged the government to continue working with other countries in a collaborative effort to keep peace and ensure long-term security in the region.
April 14, 2012
Statement of Senator Loren Legarda,on North Korea's Rocket Launch
"We cannot be looking at the North Korean missile launch situation on a piecemeal basis. The missile launch should be seen in the context of how these developments affect regional peace and security."
April 13, 2012
Legarda: We Must Be Ready for Earthquakes as Strong as Recent Temblor in Indonesia
Senator Loren Legarda reiterated her call for greater earthquake preparedness efforts, stressing that the occurrence of strong temblors are unpredictable.
April 12, 2012
Legarda Calls for 'Greater Calm' in Resolving Panatag Shoal Incident between Phl and China
Senator Loren Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, today called for a peaceful resolution of the recent incident within the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) involving Philippine and Chinese vessels.
April 11, 2012
Loren Pays Tribute to Angelo Castro: "He was a True Friend, a Kind Person"
Senator Loren Legarda remembers her former co-anchor Angelo Castro Jr. as "a true friend. He's a very kind person and funny in his own way."
April 08, 2012
Legarda: Easter, A Chance to be Green Stewards
In celebrating Easter, Senator Legarda encouraged Filipinos to engage in a personal renewal and contemplate on what can be done to protect and save the environment.
April 06, 2012
Legarda Congratulates Aung San Suu Kyi for Courage and Victory
Senator Loren Legarda congratulates Daw Aung San Suu Kyi after winning Myanmar's historic by-elections held on April 1.
April 03, 2012
