Breaking News as of July 2012
Legarda Hails Senate's Approval on Second Reading of Domestic Workers' Convention
Senator Loren Legarda today hailed the Senate's approval on second reading of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 189, the Convention Concerning Decent Work for Domestic Workers.
July 31, 2012
Loren Legarda Lecture Explores Textiles of Davao's Bagobo Tagabawa
The third lecture of The Senator Loren Legarda (SLL) Lecture Series on Philippine Traditional Textiles and Indigenous Knowledge at the National Museum today explored the unique textiles of Davao's Bagobo Tagabawa.
July 31, 2012
Legarda to Gov't: Heed Warning Signs of Bigger Disasters, Actions Must Be in Place
Senator Loren Legarda today called on the government to heed the warnings of bigger disasters and stressed the need to ensure that actions are in place to lessen, if not totally prevent, damages caused by natural hazards.
July 30, 2012
Senator Loren Legarda today detailed the role of the business community in disaster risk reduction at the gathering of the Professional Women of the American Chamber of Commerce (PWoA) at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Makati City.
July 27, 2012
Legarda Hails Philippine Schools' Victory at ASEAN Eco-Friendly Schools Award
Senator Loren Legarda hailed the victory of two Philippine schools at the recently-held presentation of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Eco-Friendly Schools Award during the ministerial dinner for the launching of the ASEAN Environmental Year (AEY) 2012 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
July 27, 2012
First Philippine Model Congress Opens in Senate on Saturday
Leandro Legarda Leviste, son of Senator Loren Legarda, today announced the holding of the 1st Philippine Model Congress to be convened in the Philippine Senate this July 28.
July 26, 2012
Legarda: Approve ILO Convention 189; Make Decent, Dignified Work for Domestic Workers a Reality
Senator Loren Legarda sought the approval of Senate Resolution No. 816, through which the Senate will concur in the ratification of International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 189, the Convention Concerning Decent Work for Domestic Workers.
July 25, 2012
Legarda: Youth Engagement in Governance is Alive in the 1st Philippine Model Congress
Senator Loren Legarda lauded the upcoming 1st Philippine Model Congress to be held in the Philippine Senate Building this July 28, and said that the highschool and college student leaders who will join are the proof that engagement in governance is very much alive in youth today.
July 25, 2012
Legarda Reflects on SONA 2012:Commends Achievements, Supports Targets
Senator Loren Legarda commended the various accomplishments and concrete targets presented by President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III during his third State of the Nation Address (SONA).
July 23, 2012
Legarda Outlines Core Issues for PNoy's Third SONA
A day before President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III's third State of the Nation Address (SONA), Senator Loren Legarda outlined the core issues the President must address and remarked on the important role of Congress in achieving progress in these areas.
July 22, 2012
Legarda Welcomes Release of ASEAN Statement on South China Sea
"The release of the ASEAN statement on 'ASEAN's Six-Point Principles on the South China Sea' is a constructive development that should be welcomed by all as a sincere gesture towards progress," said Senator Loren Legarda.
July 22, 2012
Legarda Renews Call for Audit of Post-Sendong Rehabilitation Funds and Donations
In light of the observed disparity between huge local and foreign donations vis-Ã -vis the dismal living conditions of Sendong survivors, Senator Loren Legarda renewed her call for various government agencies and institutions that received post-Sendong rehabilitation funds and donations to report in concrete terms how funds were utilized.
July 21, 2012
Legarda to PNoy: Lead the road to disaster-resilient governance
With preparations for President Benigno Aquino III's State of the Nation Address (SONA) in full swing, Senator Loren Legarda renewed her call to place disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation high on the list of national government programs.
July 19, 2012
Legarda Leads Workshop on Disaster Preparedness in Cagayan de Oro City
Senator Loren Legarda today led the Regional Forum on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation at the Mallberry Suites Business Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City.
July 19, 2012
Legarda: ASEAN has to face the issues, find solutions
Senator Legarda expressed concern over the implications of the failure by the ASEAN Ministers to agree on a joint statement during the recently concluded Foreign Minister's meeting in Phnom Penh. It is the first time in its 45 years of existence that ASEAN has failed to issue such a statement at the conclusion of its meetings.
July 17, 2012
Legarda Cites Makati City as Inspiration for Disaster Risk Reduction among LGUs
Senator Loren Legarda today cited Makati City as an inspiration for disaster risk reduction among local governments, not just all over the country but also around the world, following its victory at the City-to-City Cooperation Award presented by CITYNET in Surabaya, Indonesia.
July 16, 2012
Legarda Stresses Importance of Corals in Sustaining Life and Livelihood of Filipinos
Senator Loren Legarda today stressed the importance of protecting the country's coral reefs to sustaining the basic needs of Filipinos and improving the nation's growth and development.
July 15, 2012
Legarda Spearheads Collaboration Workshop for Cagayan de Oro River Basin
Senator Loren Legarda today said that an effective and collaborative management of the Cagayan de Oro river basin is key to preventing loss of lives and livelihoods in times of natural hazards as she spearheads a Collaboration Workshop for local government units and stakeholders to be held in Cagayan de Oro City on July 19.
July 15, 2012
Legarda Echoes Call to Action of the World Ministerial Conference on Disaster Reduction
Senator Loren Legarda today echoed the call for building resilient societies and mainstreaming disaster risk reduction in support of the outcome of the World Ministerial Conference on Disaster Reduction in Tohoku, Japan.
July 12, 2012
Legarda Pays Tribute to Dolphy; Extends Condolences to Quizon Family
Senator Loren Legarda remembers Dolphy Quizon as the man who redefined Filipino comedy.
July 11, 2012
Legarda Keynotes Opening of 2012 Science and Technology Week
Senator Loren Legarda today stressed the vital role of science, technology, and innovation in facing the challenges of development and growth at the opening of the 2012 National Science and Technology Week led by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).
July 10, 2012
"It was the best of the best of the best!" said Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain to Senator Loren Legarda during the cocktail reception for the Queen that followed her guided tour of the Philippines' first permanent textile galleries at the National Museum on July 6, 2012.
July 08, 2012
Legarda Conveys Filipino Pride and Culture 'Every Step of the Way' at Reception for Queen of Spain
During the cocktail reception in honor of Her Majesty Queen Sofia's third visit to the Philippines since 2000, Senator Loren Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Cultural Communities, said that pride in the rich Filipino culture and unique heritage was conveyed every step of the way, from the menu to Her Majesty's guided tour of the Hibla ng Lahing Filipino textile galleries.
July 06, 2012
Legarda Cautions: More Disasters Will Come if Flood Control Measures are Not Implemented
In light of recent heavy rains and ensuing floods, Senator Loren Legarda cautioned that unless the solid waste management law and flood control projects are properly implemented, the country is going to face more disasters akin to the tragedies caused by strong typhoons like Ondoy and Sendong.
July 05, 2012
Certification Good, but OFW Protection Better – Legarda
Senator Loren Legarda today urged the government to strengthen OFW protection in light of its recent decision to add 32 countries in the list of territories that meet Philippine standards on the protection of overseas Filipino workers.
July 04, 2012
Legarda to Show Queen Sofia of Spain Phl's First Permanent Textile Galleries
On the occasion of Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain's five-day visit to the Philippines this week, Senator Loren Legarda will tour The Queen to the National Museum's Hibla ng Lahing Filipino: The Artistry of Philippine Textiles, the first permanent textiles galleries in the country.
July 03, 2012
Legarda Urges LGUs to Engage Citizens in Preparing Communities against Disasters
As part of efforts to strengthen the country's resilience to the impact of natural hazards, Senator Loren Legarda today urged local governments to lead their communities in disaster preparedness activities.
July 02, 2012
As the National Nutrition Council gets ready to launch Nutrition Month on July 2, Senator Loren Legarda lauded the Department of Education (DepEd) on its initiative to promote eating vegetables among schoolchildren through the 'Gulayan sa Paaralan' project.
July 01, 2012
