Breaking News as of May 2011
Legarda Seeks Real Cause of Massive Fishkill in Taal Lake
Senator Loren Legarda has sought for an investigation by the Senate on the reason behind the recent massive fishkill in Taal Lake.
May 31, 2011
Legarda Seeks Protection of Indigenous Peoples’ Cultural Properties
Senator Loren Legarda has sought the protection of the nation’s cultural heritage through the registration of ownership of various cultural properties of indigenous groups in the country.
May 30, 2011
Legarda: We Are Losing Our Natural Wealth, While Our People Remain Poor
Senator Loren Legarda today lamented that while the Philippines is abundant in natural wealth many Filipinos continue to live in abject poverty, stressing that even resource-rich provinces belong to the poorest areas in the country.
May 28, 2011
Legarda Echoes UN’s Call for Effective Risk Governance
Following the Regional Launch for Asia of the 2011 United Nations’ Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction in Bangkok, Senator Loren Legarda renewed her call for a clear strategy on disaster risk reduction (DRR) by both the national and local governments.
May 27, 2011
Legarda Expresses Alarm Over Destruction of Coral Reefs
Alarmed with the reported poaching that ravaged approximately 7,000 hectares of sea bed within the Moro Gulf and the Sulu Sea, Senator Loren Legarda today called the attention of government agencies mandated to enforce Republic Act 8550 or the Fisheries Code of the Philippines.
May 26, 2011
Code of Conduct Key to Lasting Stability in the Region
Senator Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, welcomed the reported affirmation of commitment by Chinese Defense Minister Liang Guanglie to peaceful dialogue in resolving the South China Sea issue.
May 24, 2011
Legarda: LGUs, Communities Should Now Be Ready for Typhoon Chedeng
As Typhoon Chedeng enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility, Senator Loren Legarda reminded local government units (LGUs) and communities, particularly those expected to be hit by the storm, that their disaster preparedness mechanisms should now be in place. Pagasa has forecasted the possibility that Chedeng will become a "super typhoon" which will bring strong winds and rains.
May 24, 2011
Committee on Foreign Relations to Review Treaties on Torture and Protocol to Int’l Conflicts
The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, chaired by Senator Loren Legarda, will conduct a hearing on the Optional Protocol on the Convention Against Torture (OPCAT) and the Protocol I. The hearing is set on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, 10:00 AM at the Pecson room in the Senate.
May 23, 2011
Legarda: Senate Awaits Gov’t Report on VFA
Amid reports on the indefinite stay of some US troops in the country, Senator Loren Legarda said that the Senate is awaiting the report from the Presidential Commission on the Visiting Forces Agreement (PCVFA). With this report, the Senate can proceed with its review of the treaty.
May 21, 2011
Loren Lauds Creation of Climate Change Cabinet Cluster, Urges PNoy to Revisit CC Law
Senator Loren Legarda today lauded the government for including climate change adaptation in its priority programs through the creation of a Climate Change Cabinet Cluster.
May 20, 2011
Legarda: 2011-2016 Medium Term Development Plan Must be Disaster- Resilient
Senator Loren Legarda has called for the review of the 2011-2016 Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan (MTPDP) to find out if climate change considerations are integrated in the government’s development strategies.
May 17, 2011
Legarda Commemorates Heritage Month Through Panay Fabrics and Artifacts Exhibit at Senate
In celebration of the National Heritage Month, Senator Loren Legarda organized an exhibit that will display the country’s rich culture and history.
May 15, 2011
Legarda Denounces Killing of Forest Guard in Makiling, Honors the Fallen Hero of the Forests
Senator Loren Legarda today condemned the killing of a hardworking, dedicated and humble forest guard in Mt. Makiling, stressing that it was an act of violence against humankind and Mother Earth.
May 13, 2011
Legarda Wants Inquiry on Status of Green Brigades in SK
Senator Loren Legarda has called for an inquiry into the status of the green brigades which every barangay in the country must have.
May 13, 2011
Legarda Pushes for Stronger Efforts, Strict Penalties Against Racial and Religious Discrimination
Senator Loren Legarda today said she is hopeful that there will be lesser cases of discrimination in the Philippine society and that all Filipinos, regardless of their racial, ethnic or religious affiliation, will be treated equally through the proposed Anti-Discrimination Act.
May 11, 2011
Legarda Bats for More Funds for Climate Adaptation Efforts
Senator Loren Legarda today pushed for the establishment of a permanent fund for the country’s climate change programs, stressing that the lack of budget halts further progress in the crusade for a climate-resilient nation.
May 10, 2011
Senator Loren Legarda’s Statement on Pacquiao’s Victory
Manny Pacquiao’s quickness and lightning blows in the boxing ring is superlative.
May 08, 2011
Legarda Looks into SK Fund as Source for Climate Change Adaptation Programs
Senator Loren Legarda today said that she will look into the possibility of using part of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Fund as source of finances for the country’s climate change adaptation programs and projects.
May 08, 2011
Legarda Lauds LGU Initiatives on Environmental Protection and Climate Change Adaptation
Senator Loren Legarda commended the Quezon City Government and the Provincial Government of Bukidnon in their initiatives on environmental protection and climate change adaptation.
May 07, 2011
Legarda Urges Promotion of MSME Law to Expand Employment Opportunities for Filipinos
Senator Loren Legarda today pushed for a more vigorous promotion and implementation of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Law to support the expansion of work and livelihood opportunities for Filipinos.
May 05, 2011
Legarda: Eradicate Corruption to Enhance PHL's Resilience to Climate Change
Senator Loren Legarda today called on the government to beef up its anti-corruption program as part of the effort to make the country climate- and disaster-resilient.
May 04, 2011
Legarda: Treaties Undergo Strict Scrutiny of Senate
“We need not make an interpretation of what may and may not be allowed in our country in terms of foreign military basing. The 1987 Philippine Constitution is clear. It does not allow foreign military bases, troops or facilities in the Philippines except under a treaty concurred in by the Senate, and when the Congress so requires, ratified by the Filipino people in a referendum, and recognized as a treaty by the other contracting State,” Senator Legarda said in reaction to the news reports that suggest the possible re-establishment of US military bases in the country.
May 03, 2011
Legarda: Justice Has Been Served
“The global fight against terrorism has achieved a historic milestone. Justice has been served,” thus commented Senator Loren Legarda on the death of Al Qaeda head Osama bin Laden.
May 02, 2011
Legarda: Let Us Bring Our Culture Closer to the People
As the country starts the celebration of the National Heritage Month, Senator Loren Legarda called on the government and Philippine culture and history enthusiasts to initiate and support efforts to revive the Filipinos’ interest in their heritage.
May 02, 2011
