Breaking News as of December 2011
Senator Loren Legarda's New Year's Day Message
In the new year, my wish is for us to learn to adapt to climate change and to make our communities disaster-resilient. My prayer is for the vulnerable and marginalized to recover and be empowered. My hope is for us to redefine development that will give us true quality of life and happiness!
December 30, 2011
Legarda: Let's Aim to Mitigate Disasters in 2012
Recalling the impact of disasters in 2011 that could have been mitigated, Senator Loren Legarda, the UN Champion for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation for Asia Pacific, today called on the government to aim for a disaster-resilient nation.
December 30, 2011
Legarda Stresses Cost-Effectiveness of Disaster Mitigation vs. Reaction
As the country enters a new year still reeling from the effects of Typhoon Sendong in Mindanao, Senator Loren Legarda today expressed concern over the conditional implementation of the Calamity Fund in 2011 and 2012 budgets, stressing that it violates the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act (DRRM) of 2010 and shows lack of understanding of disaster resilience.
December 29, 2011
Loren Urges PNoy to Invest in Disaster Risk Reduction and Make it Top Priority amid Climate Change
Senator Loren Legarda today urged President Aquino to allocate sufficient resources for disaster risk reduction (DRR) as she encouraged the government to fully implement an international action plan that provides a framework to effectively reduce risks to disasters.
December 28, 2011
As foreign and private sector assistance continue to pour in for Tropical Storm Sendong victims, Senator Loren Legarda called on the government, particularly the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), to ensure that resources benefit targeted victim communities in affected areas.
December 28, 2011
Christmas Message Of Senator Loren Legarda
Peace of mind amid the turmoil, true and genuine happiness, blessings for the body and soul, a sustainable future for all. That is my wish for you this Christmas and always. Thank you for being a part of my blessed Christmas.
December 24, 2011
Legarda: Effective Disaster Prevention at the Local Level Key in Saving Lives
Senator Loren Legarda today encouraged local government units to start making their communities disaster resilient and ensure that people are out of harm's way.
December 24, 2011
Senator Loren Legarda today called on the government to ensure the safe repatriation of all Filipinos in Syria as she asked Filipinos in that country to cooperate with officials.
December 23, 2011
Legarda Stresses Vulnerability of Children to Disasters and Climate Change
Senator Loren Legarda today stressed the vulnerability of children to climate change, particularly when natural hazards strike, noting that more than 40,000 children were affected by Tropical Storm Sendong (Washi) that hit Northern and Western Mindanao last week.
December 22, 2011
Legarda Outlines Tools for Disaster Prevention
Senator Loren Legarda today reiterated her call to the national government to fully implement two important laws - the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (NDRRM) Act and the Climate Change law in order to prevent hazards from turning into disasters.
December 21, 2011
Legarda to Gov't: Prioritize Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)-It Has Become a National Security Concern
Senator Loren Legarda today renewed her call to the government to prioritize disaster risk reduction stressing that it has become a national security concern.
December 20, 2011
Loren to PNoy: Launch the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan Now
Following the devastation brought by Typhoon Sendong, Senator Loren Legarda today called on President Benigno Aquino III to immediately launch the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMP).
December 19, 2011
Legarda Alarmed over Typhoon Sendong Death Toll; Renews Call for Improved Flood Mitigation Measures
Senator Loren Legarda today renewed her call for heightened flood disaster prevention and management in all communities all over the country as she expressed alarm over Typhoon Sendong death toll.
December 18, 2011
Legarda Wants Senate Inquiry on Reported Excessive Meat Importation
Senator Loren Legarda has called for an inquiry on the alleged over-importation of meat products, which could have drastic effects to the local meat industry.
December 15, 2011
Legarda Hails Sen. Santiago's Historic Win as ICC Judge
Senator Loren Legarda welcomed the historic victory of Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago having been elected as a judge in the International Criminal Court during the 10th session of the Assembly of States Parties in New York.
December 15, 2011
Legarda Denies Proposing Bill Limiting Benefits of PNP and AFP Personnel
Senator Loren Legarda today refuted claims regarding her authorship of a bill that limits privileges provided for the personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
December 14, 2011
Legarda: Durban Outcome Lacks Ambition for Safe Climate Future
Senator Loren Legarda today expressed disappointment over the agreements made in Durban, particularly on industrialized countries' commitments for deep cuts in greenhouse gas emissions.
December 12, 2011
Loren Urges Filmmakers to do More 'Green' Movies
Senator Loren Legarda encouraged Filipino movie producers to create more films that are sensitive to the needs of Mother Earth.
December 11, 2011
Legarda Supports Creation of Farmers and Fisherfolk Climate Change Vulnerability Database
Senator Loren Legarda today expressed support to the government's plan to create a database of all farmers and fisherfolk in the country that will facilitate efficient and targeted delivery of assistance to the agriculture and fisheries sector.
December 09, 2011
Legarda Urges Developed Nations to Create a People's Survival Fund
While the world awaits the outcome of the 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Durban, South Africa, Senator Loren Legarda encouraged developed nations to create a People's Survival Fund through the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
December 06, 2011
Legarda: Redefine Development to Uplift Quality of Living in the Phl
Senator Loren Legarda today renewed her call to the government and citizens to engage in the kind of development that is productive in all aspects and shun practices that are destructive to the environment, society and one's self.
December 04, 2011
Philippines, ASEAN Need to be with Myanmar on Road to Democracy-Legarda
Senator Loren Legarda welcomes the process of democratization unfolding in Myanmar. "The doors for deeper engagement with Myanmar have been opened. Countries, including the Philippines, need to respond by extending support to the constructive reform efforts in Myanmar," Senator Legarda, Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said.
December 03, 2011
Legarda on the Death Penalty Case of a Filipino in Guangxi
"The death penalty against a 35-year old Filipino national convicted of drug trafficking in China is unfortunate, but we need to respect the decision," Senator Loren Legarda said in reaction to the death penalty affirmed by the High People's Court (HPC) of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in China.
December 02, 2011
