Speeches as of March 2012
Co-Sponsorship Speech : Committee Report No. 94, Senate Bill No. 3091
National Land Use Act
Senate Session Hall
I am pleased to state my support for this measure that seeks to provide a unified legal framework that will ensure a rational, holistic, and just allocation, use and management of the country's land resources.
March 21, 2012
Forum on Intellectual Property and Traditional Knowledge
National Art Gallery, National Museum
Allow me to thank the organizers of this event, led by the World Intellectual Property Organization and the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines, together with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples, and the National Museum, for inviting me to take part in this forum on intellectual property and traditional knowledge.
March 21, 2012
Convention on Social Security between the Republic of the Philippines and the Kingdom of Spain
Senate Session Hall
I have the honor to seek approval of Senate Resolution No.51 under Committee Report No. 136, entitled: "Resolution Concurring in the Ratification of the Convention on Social Security between the Republic of the Philippines and the Kingdom of Spain."
March 20, 2012
Bulwagang Amoranto, 3rd Floor, Quezon City
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you all to the Regional Forum on Effective Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation in Greater Metro Manila Area, which we convene today.
March 16, 2012
Women Weathering Climate Change: Governance and Accountability Everybody's Concern
NAPOLCOM's Celebration of International Women's Day
As we celebrate International Women's Day today, allow me to thank the National Police Commission Gender and Development Technical Working Group (NAPOLCOM GAD-TWG) for highlighting in this event the role of women in climate change adaptation and mitigation because the reality is that, women bear the brunt of the impacts of disasters and extreme weather events.
March 08, 2012
International Women's Day and National Women's Month
Senate Session Hall
As we observe the International Women's Day on March 8, I rise to highlight the theme of this year's celebration: Empower Rural Women, End Hunger and Poverty.
March 07, 2012
Consular Agreement between the Republic of the Philippines and the People's Republic of China
Senate Session Hall
I have the honor to seek approval of Senate Resolution No. 733 under Committee Report No. 131, entitled "Resolution Concurring in the Ratification of the Consular Agreement between the Republic of the Philippines and the People's Republic of China."
March 06, 2012
Mutual Legal Assistance Agreements (MLATs)with the People's Republic Of China And The United Kingdom
Senate Session Hall
I have the honor to seek approval of Senate Resolution No. 732 under Committee Report No. 130, entitled "Resolution Concurring in the Ratification of the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters between the Republic of the Philippines and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland," and Senate Resolution No. 734 under Committee Report No. 132, entitled "Resolution Concurring in the Ratification of the Treaty between the Republic of the Philippines and the People's Republic of China Concerning Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters."
March 06, 2012
AHON: A Hope in Restoring the Disappearing Philippine Natural Tourism Destinations
Philippine International Convention Center
Allow me to thank the University of Santo Tomas for inviting me in this assembly.
March 01, 2012
Launch of Coastal Cities at Risk (CCaR) Project
Ateneo de Manila University
Allow me to thank the Manila Observatory and the Ateneo de Manila University for inviting me to join you in the launch of the Coastal Cities at Risk Project.
March 01, 2012
