Breaking News as of March 2011
Legarda: Information on Gov't Programs and Services, Key to Help OFWs in Crisis Situations
Senator Loren Legarda today said that keeping overseas Filipinos informed of the government's programs and services they can avail will help them better plan their future and assess their options so as not to be caught off guard when crisis in their host nations erupts.
March 31, 2011
Legarda Sets Inquiry on Government's Actions, Plans for OFWs in Crisis Situations
Amid ongoing unrest and with the occurrence of natural hazards in various countries, the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, chaired by Senator Loren Legarda, will conduct an inquiry on the preparedness of the government and its strategy to ensure the safety and welfare of overseas Filipinos in crisis situations.
March 28, 2011
Legarda: Designate Open Spaces for Refuge During Earthquakes
Should a strong temblor hit the country, open spaces would be the safest refuge for the people, Senator Loren Legarda said.
March 27, 2011
As more overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) remain uncertain of their future with the series of unrest in the Middle East and North Africa, Senator Loren Legarda today called on the government to ensure the proper implementation of laws that would help repatriated Filipinos cope with their abrupt displacement.
March 26, 2011
Legarda Condemns Killing of Female Broadcaster in Malabon
Senator Loren Legarda today denounced the killing of a female broadcaster in Malabon, stressing that if the motive behind the crime was work-related, then Congress has to fast track the passing of the bill qualifying as murder the killing of members of media in the performance of their duties.
March 25, 2011
Legarda: Telcos Have Vital Role in Disaster Preparedness
Emphasizing that communication is one of the most vital infrastructure during and immediately after disasters, Senator Loren Legarda today called on telecommunication companies (telcos) to see how they can contribute more to prepare for and lessen the impact of natural hazards.
March 23, 2011
Legarda Stresses Importance of Gov't-Private Sector Partnership in Disaster Preparedness
Senator Loren Legarda today stressed the importance of a strong partnership between the government and the private sector in strengthening the country's disaster preparedness and resilience.
March 22, 2011
Disaster Risk Reduction in Barangays, Key to Climate Resilient Nation--Legarda
Senator Loren Legarda called on all the 42,000 barangays in the country to be actively involved in establishing disaster risk reduction (DRR) measures in their respective communities as part of the effort to make the nation disaster resilient.
March 21, 2011
Senator Loren Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Cultural Communities and a staunch advocate of the preservation of cultural heritage, has appealed to Malacañang for the latter to sign the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions.
March 19, 2011
Legarda's 800 TESDA Scholars Graduating
Hundreds of individuals are now ready to be either call center agents or baristas after finishing their training sponsored by Senator Loren Legarda in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).
March 18, 2011
Use Whistle, Sirens as Early Warning Device for Disasters--Legarda
Senator Loren Legarda today said that early warning systems for disasters need not be high-tech or complicated since simple ones, such as a whistle, could prove more effective.
March 17, 2011
Legarda: Regular Assessment of Situations Abroad, Vital to Contingency Planning
Senator Loren Legarda today stressed the importance of conducting regular assessments by Philippine posts abroad, particularly in countries struck by disasters and experiencing political unrest, to ensure the government's prompt action and to come up with the appropriate contingency plan for Filipinos overseas.
March 17, 2011
Legarda: Senate Approves PHL-Japan Technical Cooperation Agreement on Third Reading
Senator Loren Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, reported today that the Senate has approved on third reading the Philippine-Japan Agreement on Technical Cooperation (ATC).
March 15, 2011
Legarda: Disaster Preparedness, A Matter Of Survival
Senator Loren Legarda today reiterated her call to strengthen the country's disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation measures, stressing that it is essential to human survival.
March 14, 2011
Legarda: "Unsafe Structures Turn Earthquakes Into Devastating Disasters"
In light of the recent magnitude 8.9 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Senator Loren Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Climate Change, today reiterated her call for the immediate evaluation of the structural integrity of critical infrastructure in the country.
March 12, 2011
As we share our sympathies with the tsunami victims in Japan and their families, it is worth reflecting that the Philippines faces similar threats.
March 11, 2011
Legarda: Intensify Teamwork Among Gov't Agencies For Swift Action On OFWs' Concerns
Senator Loren Legarda today said that various government agencies, particularly the Departments of Foreign Affairs and Labor and Employment, must synergize their efforts to give immediate assistance to overseas Filipinos returning to the country.
March 11, 2011
Legarda Challenges Local Legislators To Be Climate Allies
Senator Loren Legarda today urged local legislators to take the initiative in making their communities disaster-resilient by translating national environmental, climate change and disaster risk reduction laws into local ordinances that are attuned to their locality’s vulnerabilities.
March 10, 2011
Legarda Seeks Senate Concurrence with PHL-Japan Technical Cooperation Agreement
Senator Loren Legarda today sought for the support of her colleagues in the Senate to concur with an international agreement that would better facilitate technical cooperation between the governments of Philippines and Japan.
March 09, 2011
Loren Pushes for a Disaster-Resilient Philippine Development Plan
Senator Loren Legarda today said that the country's development plan must be climate change-sensitive and responsive to sustain the gains that would be achieved by the government in the next six years.
March 09, 2011
Legarda: Gender Equality and Women Empowerment, A Cause for Both Genders
Senator Loren Legarda today stressed that promoting gender equality and women empowerment is an advocacy that is not meant to put a divide between men and women, but a cause for both genders to ensure that the rights of every person is respected regardless of gender and that each individual may be able to live a fruitful life and contribute to nation building.
March 08, 2011
Legarda: Senate Ready to Work on ICC Treaty
Senator Loren Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, today said that the Senate is ready to accept the instruments of ratification for the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) following the President’s signing of the treaty.
March 07, 2011
Legarda Welcomes ICC President for Briefing on Rome Statute
Senator Loren Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations today welcomes Judge Sang-Hyun Song, President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for a lecture on the ICC and the Rome Statute at the Senate.
March 07, 2011
Legarda on South China Sea Incident: Parties Must Respect Commitment to DOC
Senator Loren Legarda today said that state parties to the Declaration on the Conduct (DOC) of Parties in the South China Sea must respect the provisions of the agreement to ensure continuous pleasant relationships among nations.
March 06, 2011
Loren Urges ASEAN Leaders to Prioritize Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation
Hanoi, Vietnam -- Senator Loren Legarda, Chairperson of the Philippine Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, called on the member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to prioritize disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA) in national development agenda to avert further losses of lives and livelihoods from disasters.
March 06, 2011
Hanoi, Vietnam -- Senator Loren Legarda, the UNISDR Regional Champion for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) for Asia and the Pacific, yesterday encouraged the immediate passage of a disaster risk reduction and management law in Vietnam during the 2nd National Forum on DRR and CCA at the Sheraton Hotel, Ha Noi.
March 05, 2011
Senator Loren Legarda will speak today before the Deputy Prime Minister and other senior officials of the Government of Vietnam and its development partners on disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA) and share with them the Philippines' experience in integrating these initiatives to better build the nation's resilience to disasters.
March 04, 2011
Senator Loren Legarda today sought an investigation on the preparedness of the Philippine government, including embassies and consulates abroad, to provide assistance to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) especially during emergency situations.
March 03, 2011
