Breaking News as of November 2011
Legarda Stresses APEC and ASEAN Priorities on MSME Development and Disaster Resiliency
Senator Loren Legarda today said that the government should pursue its development initiatives in relation to the priorities set forth by state participants during the recent Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Bali, Indonesia, and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic (APEC) Leaders' Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii.
November 30, 2011
During a briefing held by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs on the recently-concluded Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summits, Senator Loren Legarda stressed the need to translate regional objectives into local action, focusing on the pursuit of sustainable development projects.
November 28, 2011
Legarda Urges LGUs, Gov't Agencies to Integrate Hazard Maps in Dev't Plans
Senator Loren Legarda urged local government units (LGUs) and various state departments to integrate in their development plans and programs the multi-hazard maps completed by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) under the Hazards Mapping and Assessment for Effective Community Based Disaster Risk Management or READY Project.
November 26, 2011
Legarda on the Elimination of Violence against Women: "We Need to do More"
In observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (Nov. 25), Senator Loren Legarda said that much is still needed to end all forms of abuse against Filipino women.
November 25, 2011
Legarda Wants Boost in MSMEs through Trade Fairs and Increased Gov't Support
Senator Loren Legarda urged the government, particularly the Department of Trade and Industry, to increase its support in improving micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) in the country and expanding the opportunities for entrepreneurs through the conduct of trade fairs.
November 24, 2011
Legarda Hails Passage on Third Reading of Anti-Discrimination Bill
Senator Loren Legarda hailed the Senate's passage on Third Reading of the proposed Anti-Ethnic, Racial or Religious Discrimination and Profiling Act of 2011.
November 22, 2011
Legarda: Prioritize and Strengthen Gov't Mechanisms to Protect Children from Climate Change
Senator Loren Legarda today called on the various departments of government to prioritize the needs of Filipino children in carrying out their respective duties, stressing that young citizens are even more vulnerable to various hazards and health risks because of climate change.
November 19, 2011
Legarda Seeks Funds for Nat'l TV
Senator Loren Legarda has called for support in seeking funds for the state-owned television network, People's Television Network, Inc. (PTNI), noting that it does not receive annual appropriation for its operations.
November 18, 2011
Legarda Echoes UN SecGen's Call for $100B Green Climate Fund
Senator Loren Legarda today echoed the call of United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon for the establishment of the Green Climate Fund that will aid developing countries in mitigating the effects of climate change.
November 18, 2011
Legarda Calls for Swift Compliance with Requirements to Access UN Climate Adaptation Fund
Senator Loren Legarda urged the government to immediately comply with the requirements of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) for the country to have access to the Climate Change Adaptation Fund.
November 16, 2011
Senator Loren Legarda today expressed jubilation over the inclusion of the Puerto Princesa Underground River in the New Seven Wonders of Nature as she stressed the need to strengthen efforts to protect and preserve the country's natural heritage.
November 12, 2011
Legarda Bats for Improved Libraries as Nation Observes Reading Month
Senator Loren Legarda today pushed for the improvement and upgrading of libraries and reading centers in the country to aid students in accomplishing their schoolwork and to revive their interest in reading.
November 12, 2011
Legarda Urges Filipinos to Make Palawan Underground River One of the New 7 Wonders of Nature
Senator Loren Legarda today urged Filipinos to keep voting for the Puerto Princesa Underground River in Palawan to make it one of the New 7 Wonders (N7W) of Nature.
November 10, 2011
Legarda Urges Filipinos to Have an Eco-Friendly Christmas
Senator Loren Legarda today urged Filipinos to give a gift to Mother Earth this yuletide season by having an environment-friendly Christmas.
November 09, 2011
Gov't Must Complete Comprehensive Flood Risk Maps - Legarda
Senator Loren Legarda today called on the government to ensure the immediate completion of comprehensive flood risk maps and vulnerability analyses.
November 08, 2011
Legarda: Protection of OFWs Starts with Getting Our Acts Together
Senator Loren Legarda called on agencies of the government to get their acts together in pursuing the mandate to protect overseas Filipinos. She was reacting to the contradictory positions taken by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration and the Department of Foreign Affairs on the matter of issuing a deployment ban covering 41 countries.
November 05, 2011
Loren Wants Greater Protection of IP Women's Rights
Senator Loren Legarda pushed for the improvement of programs and strengthening of mechanisms for the protection of the rights of female members of indigenous peoples (IP) groups in the country.
November 05, 2011
Legarda Renews Call for Improved Water Governance
Senator Loren Legarda today renewed her call for improved water governance in the country.
November 04, 2011
Our Dying Languages Must Be Saved - Legarda
Senator Loren Legarda today pushed for the preservation of the country's indigenous languages as she expressed support over current efforts to save such heritage.
November 03, 2011
