Speeches as of December 2011
Sponsorship Speech: Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture (OPCAT)
Senate Session Hall
I have the honor to seek approval of Senate Resolution No. 664, entitled "Resolution Concurring in the Accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment" prepared and submitted by the Committee on Foreign Relations on 12 December 2011 per its Committee Report No. 92.
December 13, 2011
Privilege Speech:Durban Conference Outcome
Senate Session Hall
Against a backdrop of the glacial pace by which the international climate treaty negotiations have progressed, recently evidenced by the near collapse of climate talks in Durban, I rise once again to remind world leaders of the responsibilities before us to lead our people out of the crises and uncertainties brought about by climate change.
December 12, 2011
Speech:2nd Philippines-Korea Partnership Forum
Intercontinental Hotel, Makati City
The Philippines and Korea have a long history of partnership, with Filipinos dedicating their lives in Korea's struggle for freedom.
December 05, 2011
