Breaking News as of December 2010
Senator Loren Legarda's New Year's Day Message
Let us welcome the New Year with a grateful heart, as we rise above the adversities and bring with us the lessons of 2010.
December 31, 2010
Senator Loren Legarda's Christmas Message
Christmas is the story of a child, Jesus Christ, who was born in a manger despite being the Son of God. His birth symbolizes a new beginning. It tells us that we should never lose faith and hope because life always gives us a chance to start anew amid the trials that we meet along the way. The simplicity of Christ's birth, being born inside a stable, shows us that our status in life should never be a hindrance in living a meaningful and glorious life.
December 21, 2010
Legarda tells Filipinos: Be frugal and eco-friendly in celebrating yuletide season
As millions of Filipinos celebrate the holiday season organizing and attending numerous parties and holiday events, Senator Loren Legarda has urged everyone to be mindful of the environment.
December 21, 2010
Legarda Wants Stricter Penalties for Drunk Driving
Senator Loren Legarda today stressed the need for a law imposing stricter penalties for drunk driving, noting that numerous cases of vehicular accidents involve individuals who are under the influence of alcohol.
December 19, 2010
Legarda Hails Release of 'Morong 43'
Senator Loren Legarda today expressed elation over the release of the forty-three health workers, known as 'Morong 43', who were earlier arrested by the military on allegations of links to the communist group.
December 18, 2010
Legarda Pushes for Funding of Climate Change Law
Senator Loren Legarda today stressed the necessity of putting up a fund solely for the country's climate adaptation programs as she sought the help of government agencies, particularly the Departments of Finance (DOF) and Budget and Management (DBM) to find new sources of funds.
December 16, 2010
As climate talks in Cancun, Mexico close, Senator Loren Legarda today commended the mayors of Camotes Islands in Cebu Province for taking concrete steps to mitigate the effects of climate change.
December 11, 2010
Legarda Lauds Palace Order to Withdraw Case Against Morong 43
Senator Loren Legarda today lauded the government's move for the dismissal of cases filed against the Morong 43, the group of health workers arrested February this year on allegations of links to the communist group.
December 10, 2010
Legarda Seeks Inquiry into Concerns of Nurses and Their Profession
Senator Loren Legarda has sought an inquiry into urgent concerns of Filipino nurses and the nursing profession, noting that the problems faced by the country's health professionals reflect a failure on the part of government to promote the people's right to health.
December 08, 2010
Senator Legarda's Message for the Islamic New Year
My warmest greetings to the Muslim Filipino community as they celebrate the Islamic New Year today!
December 07, 2010
Legarda Leads Disaster-Resilient Cities Campaign in Metro Manila
Taking notice of Metro Manila's high vulnerability to disasters, Senator Loren Legarda has invited local chief executives of the National Capital Region (NCR) to join the "Making Cities Resilient: My City is Getting Ready!" campaign of the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR).
December 04, 2010
Legarda: Including DRR in national budget is a step in the right direction
The United Nation's Asia-Pacific Regional Champion for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation, Senator Loren Legarda, today said that the inclusion of funds for disaster risk reduction measures in the 2011 national budget is a step in the right direction for combatting the impacts of climate change.
December 02, 2010
Legarda: Sustainable Livelihood Would Ensure Success of DSWD's 4Ps
To ensure that the government's Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) scheme would not be reduced into a mere dole-out program, Senator Loren Legarda said that it should be coupled with livelihood programs that would sustain the income of the family beneficiaries even after the culmination of the five-year program.
December 01, 2010
