Breaking News as of February 2012
Foreign Relations Committee to Review Mutual Legal Assistance and Consular Relations Treaties
The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, chaired by Senator Loren Legarda, is set to discuss two Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties and the Consular Agreement with China in a hearing on Thursday, February 23, 2012, 9:00am at the Senate Session Hall.
February 22, 2012
Legarda to SUC Accreditors: Help Elevate Quality of Tertiary Education
As Philippine universities fall off from the list of top 300 tertiary education institutions worldwide, Senator Loren Legarda today called on the assessors of state universities and colleges' programs and curricula to help improve the quality of education in the country.
February 20, 2012
Legarda Pushes for Law against Shark Catching
Senator Loren Legarda today called for the passage of the proposed measure that would prohibit the catching of sharks, stressing that the absence of such law could lead to the extinction of shark species.
February 19, 2012
Legarda: PHL Development Plan Must Translate Into Investments in Disaster Mitigation
Senator Loren Legarda today stressed the importance and urgency of pursuing disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA) in a more comprehensive and effective way as a national strategy to achieve development goals.
February 17, 2012
Legarda to Mindanaoans: Let us Secure the Future We Want for Mindanao
Senator Loren Legarda will enjoin leaders and stakeholders in Mindanao to secure a better future for the region as she takes part in the Mindanao Summit on Disaster Risk Reduction and Geo-Hazard Awareness on February 18, 2012 in Cagayan de Oro City.
February 16, 2012
Legarda: Capitalize on Our Resources to End Hunger among Filipinos
Senator Loren Legarda today said that the government must capitalize on the country's rich resources to address the lingering problem of hunger that many Filipinos are still experiencing.
February 14, 2012
Sen. Loren Legarda's Explanation of Her Vote to Uphold the SC TRO on CJ Corona's Dollar Accounts
Mr. President, it is my firm belief that the Senate has the sole jurisdiction over the Impeachment Trial. That we have no question. However, regarding the law covering foreign currency deposits, we must respect and implement the law, unless and until we amend it.
February 13, 2012
Legarda: Amid Political Turmoil, Let Us Not Forget the Needs of Disaster Victims
Senator Loren Legarda today reminded the country’s leaders to ensure that, apart from doing their duty to protect the government and maintain balance among its institutions, they are paying special attention to the needs of Filipinos, especially those affected by recent disasters.
February 13, 2012
Support Myanmar Reforms - Legarda
Senator Loren Legarda welcomed the "new roadmap" in Philippine-Myanmar relations, and said the continuing reforms in Myanmar deserve nothing less than the country's full encouragement and support.
February 12, 2012
Legarda to Barangay Officials: Translate National Policies into Concrete Actions for the People
Senator Loren Legarda called on barangay officials to be frontliners in genuine local development as the Senate works on several measures that would further empower community leaders.
February 12, 2012
Legarda to Gov't on Catastrophic Earthquakes: We Must Prepare for the Big One
Senator Loren Legarda today stressed that the government must make the necessary preparations to avert a devastating disaster should a strong earthquake, like the recent 6.9-magnitude temblor in Negros Oriental, strike again.
February 11, 2012
Legarda Addresses Southeast and South Asian Leaders in Climate Change Adaptation Conference
Senator Loren Legarda today enjoined government officials from Southeast and South Asia to double and expedite efforts on disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA), stressing that Asia Pacific is more affected by natural hazards than other regions.
February 10, 2012
Legarda Bats for Safer Schools to Shield Children from Disasters
Senator Loren Legarda today called on the government to prioritize the retrofitting of schools and other critical infrastructure to create a safer environment for children and to shield them from disasters.
February 09, 2012
Legarda Reiterates Call for Community Preparedness, Safe Structures against Earthquakes
Following a strong temblor that hit several parts of Visayas, Senator Loren Legarda today expressed sympathy to those affected by the disaster as she renewed her call for earthquake preparedness by both the government and the citizens.
February 07, 2012
Legarda: Awareness and Early Detection Will Help Prevent Deaths Due to Cancer
As nations observe World Cancer Day today (February 4), Senator Loren Legarda emphasized the importance of raising awareness on the causes of cancer and effective ways to prevent acquiring the disease.
February 04, 2012
Legarda: We Are So Rich But Why Are We Hungry?
Senator Loren Legarda today emphasized that the lack of environmental protection programs in the country has posed threats on our very own survival, leaving many Filipinos hungry despite the abundance of natural resources.
February 03, 2012
Boost Food Self-Sufficiency, Promote Microenterprises to Beat Hunger and Poverty - Legarda
Senator Loren Legarda today called for the improvement of Filipinos' food self-sufficiency and the promotion of microenterprises to alleviate hunger and poverty for the long-term.
February 01, 2012
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