Breaking News as of October 2011
Rural Women Must Be Empowered to Respond to Climate Change - Legarda
Senator Loren Legarda today said that rural women must be empowered to respond to climate change not only to protect themselves from the impacts of this phenomenon but also to contribute to the overall effort of climate change adaptation.
October 31, 2011
Economic Dev't Should Not Worsen Disaster Impacts - Legarda
Senator Loren Legarda today said that the nation's economic development plan should consider the impacts of climate change so that it would actually contribute to the country's overall progress and not in the worsening of disaster risks.
October 29, 2011
Legarda Lauds Creation of National Film Archives
Senator Loren Legarda hailed the creation of the National Film Archives of the Philippines (NFAP) as nations celebrated the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage on October 27, stressing that Filipino-produced films and other audiovisual recordings form part of the country's rich heritage.
October 28, 2011
Gov't Must Prioritize the Needs of Children in Disasters - Legarda
Senator Loren Legarda today called on the government to reduce the risks posed by disasters on children by ensuring that disaster preparedness programs give utmost attention to the needs of young citizens.
October 27, 2011
Senator Loren Legarda today expressed support to the Philippine campaign on decent work for domestic workers, particularly on the swift ratification of the International Labor Organization (ILO) Convention No. 189, otherwise known as "Domestic Workers Convention, 2011".
October 26, 2011
Legarda Expresses Sympathy to Turkey Quake Victims; Renews Call for PHL's Earthquake Preparedness
Senator Loren Legarda today expressed deep sympathy to the victims of the 7.2-magnitude earthquake that hit Turkey on Sunday.
October 24, 2011
Strengthen Rural Livelihood to Mitigate Impacts of Climate Change-Legarda
Senator Loren Legarda today said that the government must advance rural livelihood not only as a way to alleviate poverty but also to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
October 23, 2011
Legarda Honors Father Tentorio, Hails His Work for IPs
Senator Loren Legarda hailed Father Faustino "Pops" Tentorio's dedication to uphold the rights of indigenous peoples (IPs) in the country and honored his works through a Senate Resolution.
October 21, 2011
Legarda Commends Trisha Reyes for Winning UNEP Painting Competition
Senator Loren Legarda today filed P. S. Resolution No. 627 to congratulate and commend Trisha Co Reyes for winning the 20th United Nations Environment Programm's Global Painting Competition at the Tunza International Children and Youth Conference on the Environment in Bandung, Indonesia.
October 21, 2011
Loren Condemns Killing of Fr. Fausto Tentorio
Sen. Loren Legarda denounced the killing of Fr. Fausto "Pops" Tenorio, an Italian missionary, who dedicated his life in the service of the indigenous poor and the less fortunate Filipinos in Mindanao.
October 19, 2011
Members of various indigenous cultural communities (ICCs) in the country trooped to the National Museum in Manila for the historic First National Indigenous Peoples Cultural Summit yesterday.
October 14, 2011
Legarda: Make Children Part of Disaster Reduction Initiatives
The Chair of the Senate Committee on Climate Change, Senator Loren Legarda, today said that children should be made part of the efforts in making communities resilient to disasters, noting that 39 of the 83 casualties during typhoon Pedring were children.
October 12, 2011
Legarda Raises Alarm over PHL's Continued Rise in Climate-Vulnerability Rankings
Senator Loren Legarda today raised serious concerns on the country's state of exposure to disaster and climate risks, stressing that the Philippines continues to climb in global rankings on climate-vulnerability.
October 10, 2011
Indigenous Groups in the Country to Converge in First Indigenous Peoples Cultural Summit
The Senate Committee on Cultural Communities will gather the leaders of various indigenous peoples (IP) groups in the country in the first ever National Indigenous Cultural Summit on October 13, 2011.
October 09, 2011
Legarda to DOH: Assess Health Risks of Floods in Affected Communities
Senator Loren Legarda today called on the Department of Health (DOH) to immediately assess the health risks and impacts of the widespread floods in Luzon.
October 06, 2011
Legarda Calls for Passage of Amended Magna Carta for Teachers
In celebration of World Teachers' Day, Senator Loren Legarda today urged Congress to immediately approve the proposed Integrated Magna Carta of Teachers and Non-Teaching Personnel Act.
October 05, 2011
Legarda: It is High Time to Strengthen Protection of Filipino Domestic Workers
Senator Loren Legarda today prodded the government to urgently consider the entry of the Philippines as a state party to the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 189, otherwise known as "Domestic Workers Convention, 2011".
October 05, 2011
Legarda to NDRRMC: Institute a National Dam Safety Program
Senator Loren Legarda directed the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) to gather all dam operators and various agencies that oversee their operations to immediately institute a national dam safety program that would ensure better management of water dams especially in times of crisis.
October 04, 2011
Legarda Welcomes HK Ruling on Filipina Worker
Senator Loren Legarda today hailed a Hong Kong court decision on the case of a Filipina's application for permanent residency.
October 02, 2011
Legarda to Assess Government's Efforts on Disaster Prevention Amid Worsening Climate Change Impacts
The Senate Committee on Climate Change will conduct a hearing on Monday, October 3, to discuss updates on the government's disaster prevention given the worsening climate change impacts manifested by extreme weather events, including the entry of typhoon Quiel today.
October 01, 2011
Legarda: Updated Dam Protocols Must Save Lives and Livelihoods
Senator Loren Legarda called on the National Power Corporation (Napocor) to ensure that the updated protocols on dam water releases would no longer pose risks to the lives and livelihood of people in affected areas.
October 01, 2011
