Legarda sees two million New Jobs from Rubber Industry

April 2, 2013

Sen. Loren Legarda has asked the Department of Agriculture (DA) to fast-track the creation of the Philippine Rubber Research Institute, saying opportunities are being lost for the country as well as for rubber producers, processors and workers because of the delay in its formation.

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Legarda: Ensure Safety of Filipinos in South Korea

April 1, 2013

Sen. Loren Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, today called for active preparation by the government to secure the safety of Filipinos in South Korea as the declaration of state of war by North Korea directly puts at least 40,000 Filipinos in South Korea in harm’s way.

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Legarda proposes solutions to Mindanao Power Crisis

April 1, 2013

Reelectionist Senator Loren Legarda today said the need for a clear framework in managing Lake Lanao and its watershed resources becomes more imperative and urgent with the continued brownouts being experienced in Mindanao.

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