Breaking News as of August 2010
Ensure equal employment opportunities to members of indigenous cultural communities – Legarda
Senator Loren Legarda proposed that the government reserve at least ten percent (10%) of the rank and file positions in government service for members of Indigenous Cultural Communities in the localities where they are domiciled provided that their appointments are in accordance with the civil service laws.
August 31, 2010
Penalize Non-payment of Child Support
Senator Loren Legarda said that willful failure of a parent to pay child support should be punishable by Republic Act No. 7610 or the Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act and Presidential Decree No. 603 as amended otherwise known as the Child and Youth Welfare Code.
August 30, 2010
Senator Loren Legarda introduced amendments to the “Sexual Harassment Law” to include sending SMS messages, electronic mail, internet chat and other similar means of conveying messages via electronic communication that constitute sexual harassment under the said law.
August 29, 2010
Senator Loren Legarda seeks an inquiry on the allegations that public buses are not physically subjected to the tests by the Land Transportation Office and their operators are being asked to merely pay a certain amount in exchange for the issuance of the vehicle registration.
August 28, 2010
Senator Loren Legarda urged the Commission on Climate Change, the MMDA, DPWH, DOH, DOE, DA, DENR, Laguna Lake Development Authority, the Department of Education and other key government agencies to closely work together and jointly connect with communities most vulnerable to the impact of climate change.
August 27, 2010
Legarda Pushes For A Comprehensive Anti–Discriminatory Law For Indigenous People
Senator Loren Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Cultural Communities said there is a need for a more responsive and comprehensive anti-discriminatory law for the Indigenous Peoples all over the country.
August 27, 2010
Let Us Prevent Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents Through a Comprehensive Approach – Legarda
Legarda filed Senate Bill No. 1339 which addresses the problem of drunk or drug driving through a comprehensive systems approach, which includes:
August 23, 2010
Senator Loren Legarda today appealed for Judicial Humanitarianism and called on the Judicial authorities to allow a nursing mother Judilyn Oliveros to be with her new born baby and enjoy rooming-in facilities in a hospital.
August 21, 2010
Why Are Petroleum Products More Expensive In Cebu? - Legarda
Senator Loren Legarda asked the Senate Committee on Trade and Industry to conduct a legislative inquiry into the high prices of major petroleum products in the province of Cebu compared to those in Metro-Manila and other areas of the country.
August 21, 2010
Legarda Bill Imposes Stiffer Penalties To Persons Who Abandons A Minor Child In His/Her Custody
Senator Loren Legarda filed Senate Bill No. 1433 proposing a fine of one hundred thousand pesos and a penalty of prision correcional in its minimum period to anyone who abandons a minor child in his or her custody.
August 20, 2010
Wrongfully Accused Must Be Indemnified – Legarda
Senator Loren Legarda said a person wrongfully convicted of a crime must be compensated by as much as twice the amount of the his or her income during the year prior to his incarceration or the amount of P100,000 for each year of incarceration, whichever is higher to indemnify him or her for the loss, injury and damage brought about by such wrongful conviction.
August 19, 2010
Wheels of Justice Must Churn Against Human Traffickers
Senator Loren Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations today warned against the danger of the Philippines slipping into Tier 3 in human trafficking which could suspend the release of the US$434 Million grant to the Philippines from the Millennium Challenge Corporation.
August 18, 2010
Senate Opens Probe On: Dwindling Water Supply, Climate Change Funding and Negotiations
Senator Loren Legarda, Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Climate Change today announced that there will be a legislative inquiry tomorrow, August 17, 2010 , 12:30 pm at the Senate's Laurel Room of the Senate Committees on Climate Change, Finance and Public Works to delve into the following:
August 16, 2010
National Milk Feeding Program introduced by Legarda
Senator Loren Legarda today proposed to institutionalize a Milk Feeding Program for Filipino children by providing budgetary appropriations to ensure its sustainable implementation.
August 15, 2010
Legarda Calls for urgent Passage of "Students Rights and Welfare Act"
Senator Loren Legarda filed Senate Bill No. 1435 to guarantee students their right to quality education, freedom, welfare services, among others and to protect them from discrimination, in accordance with the rights and freedoms accorded by the 1987 Constitution and international human rights agreements.
August 14, 2010
Loren to Farmers: Avail of the Benefits of the Agri-Agra Law
Senator Loren Legarda today urged farmers to avail of the benefits of the Agri-Agra Law.
August 13, 2010
Senator Loren Legarda through the filing of Senate Bill No. 1441 is pushing to make compulsory for all franchise holders or operators of television stations, producers of television programs, home video programs and motion pictures, to have their programs and films broadcast closed captioned to respond to the needs of hearing impaired individuals.
August 13, 2010
Legarda Files – "Anti-Theft and Robbery of Portable Telecommunication Devices Act of 2010"
Senator Loren Legarda recommended imposing stiffer penalties for the crime of theft and robbery of portable telecommunication devices.
August 12, 2010
Legarda Wants Batangas Coal Spill Probed By Senate
Senator Loren Legarda today recommended through the filing of P. S. Resolution No. 71 that a joint Senate inquiry by the Committees on Environment and Natural Resources and Public Services on the coal spill incident in Barangay Wawa, Nasugbu, Batangas be conducted.
August 11, 2010
Solo Parents Must Be Granted Additional Support and Benefits – Legarda
Senator Loren Legarda filed Senate Bill No. 1439 or the "Solo Parents Welfare Act of 2010" which intends to add the following additional support and benefits to solo parents:
August 11, 2010
"State of the Climate" – Sen Loren Legarda
Senator Loren Legarda in her "State of the Climate" privilege speech today called for the synchronized implementation of the following laws – Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Climate Change Act of 2009 and the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010;
August 10, 2010
Rights of 14 Million Indigenous Filipinos Must Be Honored and Protected – Legarda
Senator Loren Legarda, Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Cultural Communities today marked the celebration of the International Day of the World's Indigenous People by delivering a speech in the Floor of the Senate about the inherent and natural rights of our more than 14 million indigenous brothers and sisters that they are still fighting for.
August 09, 2010
25% Increase in Combat Duty Pay For Enlisted AFP Personnel – Legarda
Senator Loren Legarda today recommended an increase in combat duty pay of all enlisted personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines to as much as twenty-five percent (25%) of their base pay.
August 09, 2010
Legarda Committee Prioritizes Human Trafficking Probe
Senator Loren Legarda today said the Committee on Foreign Relations which she chairs will start to conduct legislative hearings on human trafficking especially of women and children.
August 07, 2010
Senator Loren Legarda today called the attention of the Department of Public Works and Highways to look into and check the drainage system specifically in the entire province of Rizal and other areas to prevent a repeat of Ondoy where several communities were submerged in as high as 6 feet of water.
August 06, 2010
Legarda To Retailers: Recycle, Reuse Plastic Bags
Senator Loren Legarda today asked retailers all over the country to to establish mechanisms for recycling and reusing plastic bags.
August 06, 2010
Senate Climate Change Chair Launches – "BUHOS"
Senator Loren Legarda today invited her colleagues in the Senate, Senate officials and employees, and the Senate media to an advance screening of "Buhos", a documentary about global warming directed by world-class Filipino and 2009 Cannes best director, Brillante Mendoza.
August 05, 2010
Transmitters of Porn Over The Internet To Minors Must Be Penalized – Legarda
Senator Loren Legarda today proposed that the penalty of imprisonment and a fine of up to P500,000 be imposed to those persons who transmit indecent and immoral pornographic materials to minors through electronic mail and other means of computer technology.
August 04, 2010
Legarda to DFA – Activate OFW 24/7 Help Desks Immediately
Senator Loren Legarda, Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations today said she will push for the immediate activation of Overseas Filipino Workers Help Desks in our Philippine embassies, consulates and missions all over the world.
August 03, 2010
Philippines Needs A National Business Registry Data Bank
Senator Loren Legarda today said to better assist in the facilitation of business transactions among local and foreign entrepreneurs it is important to establish a Philippine Business Registry Databank (PBRD) which shall serve as the main repository of business data in the country by providing business information and other services through electronic networking.
August 02, 2010
Establish Crisis Centers Nationwide For Street Children – Legarda
Senator Loren Legarda today called for the establishment of crisis centers for street children all over the country.
August 02, 2010
Legarda Calls For the Activation Of More Shari'a Courts Nationwide
Senator Loren Legarda today pushed for the strengthening of the Shari'a District Court System by expanding it to cover the ARMM, the areas in Mindanao outside of the ARMM, Luzon and the Visayas to make it easier for Muslim Filipinos to go to courts of justice to remedy their problems and reconcile disputes among them.
August 01, 2010
