Breaking News as of August 2012
Legarda Urges Sustainable Coconut Farming as She Joins Nat'l Coconut Week Celebration
Senator Loren Legarda today encouraged coconut industry stakeholders to support the programs of the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), particularly the practice of sustainable farming, to ensure continuous development of the industry and maximize the benefits gained from it.
August 30, 2012
Legarda Alarmed over Phl's Low Ranking in Ocean Health Index
Senator Loren Legarda today expressed alarm over the results of the Ocean Health Index, which ranked the Philippines 105th out of 117 territories, making it among the most deteriorated marine ecosystems in the world.
August 27, 2012
Legarda Calls on New Nutritionist-Dietitians to Help Improve Health and Nutrition of Filipinos
Senator Loren Legarda called on the successful candidates of the 2012 Nutritionist-Dietitian Licensure Examination to contribute to the improvement of the health and nutrition of Filipinos as they take the Oath of Professional today.
August 26, 2012
Legarda Welcomes Appointment of Justice Sereno as Chief of SC
Senator Loren Legarda today welcomed the appointment of Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno as the new chief magistrate of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, stressing that her appointment, being the first female Chief Justice, is yet another milestone in the nation's history.
August 26, 2012
Legarda Joins in Initiating Massive Manila Bay Clean-up
Through the Luntiang Pilipinas Foundation, Senator Loren Legarda joined in initiating a massive Manila Bay Clean-up, along the coastline from Navotas to Bacoor, Cavite in order to rehabilitate the bay and contribute to the country's solid waste management efforts.
August 26, 2012
Legarda: Heed the Call for Green, Sustainable Development
Senator Loren Legarda today reiterated her call for the nation to pursue green, sustainable and resilient development to prevent a "bleak and environmentally degraded future" that an Asian Development Bank study revealed.
August 23, 2012
Legarda Extends Greetings to FPJ's Family on the Late Actor's 73rd Birthday
Senator Loren Legarda today joined Filipinos who continue to remember the birthday of Fernando Poe Jr. (FPJ) even after his death, and extended her greetings to his widow, Susan Roces, and daughter, Grace Poe-Llamanzares on the recent conferment of the National Artist Award to FPJ.
August 20, 2012
Senator Loren Legarda today called for greater involvement of local governments in Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Compostela Valley, and Davao Oriental in the effective and collaborative management of the Agusan River Basin to address the risks and challenges, as well as maximize the opportunities brought by the river basin to their communities.
August 20, 2012
Signing into Law of People's Survival Fund Bill a Triumph for the Filipino People - Legarda
Senator Loren Legarda called President Aquino's signing into law of the People's Survival Fund bill a triumph for Filipinos and a concrete move towards a disaster-resilient Philippines.
August 19, 2012
Legarda Shares in Celebration of Eid'l Fitr
Senator Loren Legarda today expressed solidarity with Filipino Muslims as she enjoined all Filipinos, regardless of religious and spiritual beliefs, to share in the celebration of Eid'l Fitr.
August 19, 2012
Legarda Praises Humanitarian Workers on World Humanitarian Day
On World Humanitarian Day, Senator Loren Legarda praised the invaluable contribution of humanitarian workers, particularly those who were involved in rescue and relief efforts during recent disasters caused by typhoons and monsoon rains.
August 18, 2012
Legarda Dinepensahan ang mga Empleyado ng PAGASA: "Sila ang Kaagapay Natin sa Pag-iwas sa Kalamidad"
Nadismaya si Senador Loren Legarda sa naaantalang pagbibigay ng mga benepisyo ng mga empleyado ng Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration o PAGASA. Sinabi nito na sila ay may malaking papel na ginagampanan sa pagbabawas ng mga peligro ng kalamidad.
August 16, 2012
Senator Loren Legarda today said that the Philippines should lead the global campaign for the protection of domestic workers, especially those working in foreign nations, by encouraging receiving states of Filipino domestic workers to ratify the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 189, the Convention Concerning Decent Work for Domestic Workers.
August 14, 2012
Legarda Stresses Need for Nationwide Compliance with Solid Waste Management Act
In light of the devastation wrought by floods due to extreme weather disturbances during the past two weeks, Senator Loren Legarda today stressed the need for full compliance with the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.
August 13, 2012
Senate Concurrence in Ratification of Maritime Labour Convention, a Global Milestone – Legarda
"As the 30th ILO member state to ratify the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006, today is nothing less than a global milestone," Senator Loren Legarda said after the Philippine Senate approved on third reading Senate Resolution 829.
August 13, 2012
Changing climate, changing governance
The Camotes Island in Cebu, a tropical paradise blessed with sugary white sand and pristine, crystal clear waters, has become a model for disaster risk reduction and management, with one of its municipalities, the town of San Francisco, winning the 2011 United Nations Sasakawa award for Disaster Risk Reduction.
August 12, 2012
Legarda Renews Call for Climate Justice
Senator Loren Legarda today renewed her call for strengthened efforts in building a disaster-resilient nation as part of the campaign for climate justice.
August 11, 2012
Legarda: 3.4-Milyong Pilipinong Kasambahay sa Buong Mundo, Makikinabang sa ILO Convention 189
Inanunsyo ngayon ni Senador Loren Legarda ang pag-ratipika ng Senado ng International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 189, o ang "Convention Concerning Decent Work for Domestic Workers" noong Agosto 6.
August 10, 2012
Legarda: Phl Urgently Needs Effective and Enduring Solution to Flood Problem
Senator Loren Legarda today said that the country urgently needs an effective and enduring solution to its flood problem, stressing that the government must immediately create a plan of action for flood prevention and mitigation and implement it right away.
August 10, 2012
Legarda Highlights Role of Indigenous Media in Giving Voice to Cultural Communities
As nations celebrate the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples (IDWIP), Senator Loren Legarda today stressed the role of indigenous media in giving voice to cultural communities.
August 09, 2012
Lessons and Hope for Change from Senator Loren Legarda
"Soon the heavy rains will cease and the floods will subside. The victims will have to rebuild their lives from the tragedy and devastation. This flood is worse than Ondoy. I hope serious government and private sector efforts to build back better the affected communities would start immediately. We must learn the lessons of Ondoy which this recent widespread flooding brings to fore once again.
August 09, 2012
Legarda: Build Back Better, Resilient Communities as Country Experiences 'New Norm' in Weather
As post-disaster efforts are underway for communities affected by the southwest monsoon that brought incessant rains and flooded many areas in Metro Manila and Luzon, Senator Loren Legarda today reiterated her call to build better communities that would be resilient to natural hazards.
August 08, 2012
Senator Loren Legarda today expressed grave concern over the condition of various communities affected by the present weather disturbance that has caused massive flooding in many parts of Metro Manila and nearby provinces, and called on the government to make the nation's laws work to avert disasters.
August 07, 2012
Legarda: Constant Vigilance Needed Amid Torrential Rains, Increasing Weather Uncertainty
Senator Loren Legarda today called for constant vigilance among government authorities, communities and citizens as floods cover many parts of Luzon and Visayas, and water levels of some rivers and major dams exceeded the warning mark due to torrential rains.
August 07, 2012
Legarda: Amend Anti-Hazing Law to Increase Awareness and Accountability
"Hazing has laid claim to many lives, and will continue to do so unless we take concerted action," Senator Loren Legarda said today in a privilege speech where she called to amend RA 8049 or the Anti-Hazing Law.
August 06, 2012
Legarda Hails Senate Concurrence in Domestic Workers' Convention
Senator Loren Legarda today hailed the Senate's concurrence in the ratification of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 189, the Convention Concerning Decent Work for Domestic Workers.
August 06, 2012
Legarda Hails Senate's Approval on Second Reading of Domestic Workers' Convention
Senator Loren Legarda hailed the Senate's recent approval on second reading of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 189, the Convention Concerning Decent Work for Domestic Workers.
August 05, 2012
Legarda Condemns Latest Hazing Death; Calls on Gov't to Take Action
Senator Loren Legarda today strongly condemned the acts of hazing that led to the death of the San Beda College of Law freshman Andrei Marcos, and called on relevant government institutions to take action.
August 03, 2012
Legarda Seeks Senate Concurrence in Treaty on Seafarers' Rights
Senator Loren Legarda today underscored her commitment to seafarers' rights by sponsoring the Senate Resolution to concur in the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006.
August 01, 2012
