Breaking News as of October 2010
Legarda Welcomes House's Move to Push Magna Carta for Seafarers
Senator Loren Legarda today welcomed the move in the House of Representatives to push for the institution of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers.
October 29, 2010
Senator Loren Legarda today lauded the Departments of Agriculture and Trade and Industry for implementing the five percent discount on at least twenty more basic commodities purchased by senior citizens.
October 28, 2010
Legarda Pushes For Magna Carta for Barangays
As barangay leaders start a new term of office following the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, Senator Loren Legarda today sought for the passage of a proposed measure establishing the Magna Carta for Barangays.
October 27, 2010
Legarda: Double efforts, act swiftly on disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation
Senator Loren Legarda today reiterated her call to both the national government and local government units (LGUs) to double their efforts and act swiftly to make the country resilient to disasters and able to combat the effects of climate change.
October 25, 2010
Senator Loren Legarda today joins the world in celebrating the United Nations (UN) Day.
October 24, 2010
Loren seeks immediate passage of bill qualifying media killing as a crime of murder
Senator Loren Legarda today pushed for the immediate passage of a proposed measure that seeks to qualify the killing of members of broadcast and print media in the performance of their duties as a crime of murder.
October 23, 2010
Legarda wants review of government's climate change adaptation policy for agri sector
Senator Loren Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Climate Change, today called for a review of the government’s policies and programs on addressing the vulnerability of the agriculture and fisheries sector to the impact of climate change.
October 22, 2010
Legarda urges barangay leaders to combat climate change through rehabilitation of forest lands
Senator Loren Legarda today urged local governments, particularly in the barangay level, to take the lead and start the rehabilitation of the country's ecosystems as a way to combat the destructive effects of climate change.
October 21, 2010
Legarda To Retailers: Recycle, Reuse Plastic Bags
Senator Loren Legarda today asked retailers all over the country to establish mechanisms for recycling and reusing plastic bags.
October 20, 2010
Senator Loren Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Climate Change reminded that, "The early warning system, to be effective, must translate into public alertness, preparedness and responsiveness. It is encouraging to note that as typhoon 'Juan" raged through significantly, less lives were lost compared to the previous storms and typhoons because of heightened public awareness and action."
October 20, 2010
Senator Loren Legarda is proposing that the State institutionalize a mandatory child nutrition program in all public elementary schools and barangay day care centers that is comprehensive, integrated and sustainable on a national scale to enhance their learning capacities in compulsory basic education.
October 17, 2010
Legarda urges LGUs to join UN's campaign on disaster risk reduction
Senator Loren Legarda today urged local government units (LGUs) in the country to take part in the crusade to build more sustainable and disaster-resilient towns and cities.
September 15, 2010
Loren to DTI: Prioritize Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Senator Loren Legarda said self-employment in the rural areas must be the primary concern of the Department of Trade and Industry by supporting micro, small and medium enterprises.
October 12, 2010
Loren Shares Her Journey as United Nations Envoy; Launches Book on Redefining Development
Senator Loren Legarda, appointed Regional Champion for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation for Asia and the Pacific by the United Nations International Strategy on Disaster Reduction, is launching a United Nations Book entitled Redefining Development on October 11, 2010, Monday at the Makati Shangri-la Hotel.
October 09, 2010
Loren Changes The Game In Asia In The Global Pursuit Of Green and Sustainable Development
Senator Loren Legarda, United Nations Regional Champion for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation for Asia and the Pacific, calls on world leaders and policy makers to redefine development, commit anew and invest more in reducing disaster risks, in order to achieve sustainable development.
October 08, 2010
Legarda Honors Mom through Medical Missions for Cancer Patients
On the occasion of October being Cancer Awareness Month, the Bessie B. Legarda Foundation founded by Senator Loren Legarda in honor of her mother who passed away due to breast cancer, will conduct a medical mission during the "STAY PINK, LIVE GREEN" Woman Today's 10th Breast Cancer Awareness Advocacy Event, October 7, 2010 at the TriNoma Mall, Quezon City.
October 07, 2010
Primary health care training for barangay health workers will be provided by the Department of Health and the "Mandatory Universal Healthcare Coverage Act of 2010" for the five million most indigent families will be partially implemented in 2011, Senator Loren Legarda said.
October 07, 2010
In response to the growing number of teachers being diagnosed with tuberculosis , pharyngitis, hypertension, anemia, hyperacidity and other work-related health risks, Senator Loren Legarda recommended the establishment of a special PHILIPPINE TEACHERS HOSPITAL which shall provide comprehensive health care services to all teachers and their dependents complementing the existing package of services under the National Health Insurance Program.
October 06, 2010
Fast-Track Passage of Laws Benefiting Our Teachers - Legarda
In celebration of World Teacher's Day, Senator Loren Legarda urged her colleagues in the chamber to pursue the passage of proposed laws that seek to promote the welfare of our teachers, among which are the following measures she authored:
October 02, 2010
Green Jobs by TESDA urged by Loren
Sen Loren Legarda asked the officials of TESDA to prioritize giving "green skills" training and livelihood assistance projects to the country's local government units with emphasis on the five hundred fifty eight (558) 4th, 5th and 6th class municipalities.
October 02, 2010
