Breaking News as of May 2012
Legarda: Strengthen Local Employment Services, Boost MSME Promotion to Address Unemployment
Senator Loren Legarda today called for strengthened efforts to address unemployment in the country following a recent survey by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) that showed 13.8 million Filipino adults are jobless.
May 28, 2012
Legarda: Int'l Group Hails Approval of Treaty against Torture, Vows Help in Implementation
The Association for the Prevention of Torture (APT) welcomed the Philippines' accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture (OPCAT) and thanked Senator Loren Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, for sponsoring Senate Resolution 644 that led to the approval of the treaty.
May 24, 2012
Legarda: Phl's First Permanent Textile Galleries Open to the Public
Senator Loren Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Cultural Communities, today announced that the Philippines' first permanent textile galleries in the National Museum are now open to the public following the formal inauguration.
May 23, 2012
Legarda Highlights Efforts on Cultural Preservation as Nation Celebrates Heritage Month
Senator Loren Legarda today enjoined all citizens to reconnect with their roots and reflect on the legacies of Filipino cultural history as the nation celebrates Heritage Month.
May 22, 2012
Legarda Leads Inauguration of Phl's First Textile Galleries
Senator Loren Legarda will lead today (May 18, at 6:00 pm) the formal inauguration of the Philippines' first permanent textile galleries at the National Museum as the country observes National Heritage Month.
May 18, 2012
Legarda Reports Accomplishments, Ushers Senate Concurrence in Nine Treaties
In just over a year as Chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Senator Loren Legarda has already steered the Senate's approval of nine (9) international agreements.
May 16, 2012
Legarda Hails Approval of Social Security Convention with Spain
Senator Loren Legarda today hailed the Senate's approval of the treaty that would ensure that Filipinos in Spain are secured upon retirement.
May 15,2012
"It is regrettable that the Panamanian government did not heed the Philippine government's request to waive the immunity of Mr. Erick Shcks. A more honorable way of addressing the accusations would have been for Mr. Shcks, the man accused of rape of a Filipina, to face his accuser and answer the allegations here in our country. Mr. Shcks did not only abuse the hospitality of our country by refusing to answer for the allegations against him, he disrespected our laws and the rights of the person he is alleged to have violated. Declaring him Persona Non Grata is a recourse our country is allowed to take under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (VCDR). I just hope that on his return to his country, the Panamanian government would initiate its own investigation of Mr. Shcks and the allegations against him. We expect that of a country that shares our belief in the respect for human rights. Much as we have an international law on diplomatic relations, I remind all concerned that we are equally bound by a higher international law—the respect for human rights.
May 14, 2012
Legarda: Enrich Our Festivals, Preserve Our Culture
Senator Loren Legarda today encouraged Filipinos to carry on with the tradition of celebrating festivals in towns and provinces as part of efforts to bring culture closer to the people.
May 13, 2012
Legarda: Oslob, A Model for Preservation of Nature and Culture
Senator Loren Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Cultural Communities, lauded the government and the people of the municipality of Oslob in the province of Cebu for their efforts in preserving their rich cultural heritage and abundant natural resources.
May 13, 2012
Legarda on Scarborough Issue: Let's Focus on What Builds, Not on What Destroys
Optimistic that the ongoing dispute between the Philippines and the People's Republic of China (PROC) over Scarborough Shoal will be resolved peacefully, Senator Loren Legarda today enjoined both countries to "focus on what builds, not on what destroys."
May 10, 2012
Legarda Leads Approval of Three Int'l Treaties
Senator Loren Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, today announced that the Senate has officially approved, by its concurrence to the executive ratification of, three treaties—the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) with the People's Republic of China (PROC), the MLAT with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and the Consular Agreement with PROC.
May 08, 2012
Legarda Seeks World's Top Economist's Help to Develop a Happiness Index in PHL
Senator Loren Legarda has sought the advice and support of Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, a world-renowned economist, in developing new metrics that would measure the general well-being of Filipinos.
May 06, 2012
Legarda Urges LGUs to Fast-track Disaster Risk Reduction Action Plans
Senator Loren Legarda today urged local government units (LGUs) to prioritize the crafting of their respective local action plans for disaster risk reduction to be endorsed to the President for funding and immediate implementation.
May 05, 2012
Legarda Pushes for Transparency and Accountability in the Use of Disaster Funds
Senator Loren Legarda today called for the judicious use of funds allocated for post disaster needs and stressed that there should be transparency and accountability in the disbursement of these finances.
May 04, 2012
Legarda Stresses Stronger Cooperation among Sectors in Phl Disaster-Resiliency Campaign
Senator Loren Legarda today announced that Philippine government officials and business leaders committed to greater involvement and cooperation for improved disaster-resiliency programs in the country.
May 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
