Breaking News as of June 2012
In time for the National Disaster Consciousness Month this July, Senator Loren Legarda today called for improved management of the Bicol River Basin vis-Ã -vis strengthened disaster preparedness in the Bicol Region.
June 30, 2012
Legarda Alarmed over Increasing Number of Filipino Child Laborers
Senator Loren Legarda today expressed alarm over the result of the latest National Statistics Office (NSO) Survey on Children which revealed that the incidence of child labor has risen to 30% over the past 10 years.
June 29, 2012
Senator Loren Legarda today enjoined Filipinos, particularly concerned government agencies, community stakeholders, and the people of Ifugao, to sustain efforts in bringing back the magnificence of the Ifugao Rice Terraces even as the famous terrace clusters had been removed from the World Heritage in Danger List.
June 28, 2012
Legarda Looks Forward to Sharing Phil Culture with Queen of Spain
Senator Loren Legarda today said that she is looking forward to sharing uniquely Philippine culture with Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain, who will visit the Philippines from July 2 to July 6, 2012.
June 27, 2012
Legarda Stresses Effect of Climate Change on Spread of Dengue, Other Diseases
Senator Loren Legarda, alarmed at the continued rise in the number of dengue cases in the Philippines, again stressed that climate change is a major factor in the increase of deaths due to various illnesses.
June 25, 2012
Legarda Urges Immediate and Effective Implementation of Flood Control Projects
Senator Loren Legarda today urged the government, particularly the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), to immediately and effectively implement its flood control management projects.
June 24, 2012
Legarda Partners with DepED for 'Best School Forest Park'
Senator Loren Legarda today announced that the Department of Education (DepED), in partnership with Luntiang Pilipinas, will soon select the winners for the "Best School Forest Park" Program.
June 23, 2012
Legarda Seeks Protection of Filipino Art against Forgery
Senator Loren Legarda has sought the creation of a National Registry for Fine Art that will chronicle existing Filipino artworks and guard against the production, proliferation, and sale of their forgeries.
June 22, 2012
Legarda: New Dev't Models Should be Among Outcomes of Rio +20
Senator Loren Legarda today said that delegates to the Rio +20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development should agree on new development models that will address the challenges of our time.
June 20, 2012
Legarda: World Leaders Must Agree on Bold and Decisive Sustainable Dev't Goals in Rio +20
Senator Loren Legarda, United Nations Regional Champion for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation for Asia-Pacific, said that world leaders should agree on bold and decisive sustainable development goals by the conclusion of the Rio +20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development, to be held from June 20 to 22 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
June 19, 2012
Legarda: Phl Will Be at the Forefront of Global Campaign for Domestic Workers' Convention
Senator Loren Legarda today reiterated her commitment to pushing for the ratification of a convention for domestic workers and stressed that the Philippines shall be at the forefront of the campaign to ensure decent work for the kasambahays.
June 16, 2012
Legarda Invites Filipinos to Rediscover Freedom on Independence Day
Senator Loren Legarda today encouraged Filipinos to rediscover freedom through an examination of Filipino heritage as the nation celebrates 114 years of independence.
June 12, 2012
Legarda Reports Passage of People's Survival Fund in Congress
Senator Loren Legarda today announced that the People's Survival Fund (PSF) has already passed the final stage in Congress following the approval of the bicameral conference committee report by both the Senate and the House of Representatives before the adjournment of the Legislative Session on Wednesday.
June 08, 2012
Legarda: Let's Build a Disaster-Resilient Central Luzon
Senator Loren Legarda today stressed the importance of the sustainable management of the Pampanga River Basin in building resilient communities in Central Luzon.
June 07, 2012
Statement of Senator Loren Legarda on the Status Of Visiting Forces Agreement with Australia
Today, we are faced by geo-political realities, as well as global and regional security challenges, not present before the turn of the last century. The situation then, compelled me to vote against the VFA.
June 06, 2012
Legarda to Lead Workshop on Disaster Preparedness in Central Luzon
Senator Loren Legarda will lead the Regional Workshop on Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction in Central Luzon on Thursday, June 7, 2012 at the Oxford Hotel, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga.
June 06, 2012
Legarda Lauds Coral Rehabilitation Efforts; Enjoins Public to Contribute
In celebration of World Environment Day, Senator Loren Legarda today brought to the fore the worsening state of the country's marine ecosystems as she lauded efforts by both public and civil society institutions to save life underwater through coral reef restoration.
June 05, 2012
Legarda Urges Filipinos to Exercise Constant Vigilance this Rainy Season
Senator Loren Legarda, the United Nations Regional Champion for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation for Asia-Pacific, today urged both public servants and private individuals to exercise constant vigilance as the recent series of downpours heralds the rainy season.
June 04, 2012
Legarda Embarks on Mission to Save Phl Marine Ecosystems
In a bid to save the country's seas, Senator Loren Legarda has embarked on a mission to restore damaged marine ecosystems primarily through a coral restoration program.
June 02, 2012
Legarda Welcomes Arrival of UN Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction
Senator Loren Legarda announced the arrival in the Philippines today of Ms. Margareta Wahlström, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction.
May 01, 2012
