Legarda: Free Our Nation From Poverty, Promote Inclusive Growth

Senator Loren Legarda today said that Filipinos should have a shared vision of freeing the nation from poverty as she expressed support for the government’s programs to make the fruits of economic growth be felt by everyone.

Legarda made the statement as the nation celebrates the 115thAnniversary of Philippine Independence on June 12. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Kalayaan 2013: Ambagan Tungo sa Malawakang Kaunlaran” (Independence Day 2013: Pitching in Towards Inclusive Growth).

Legarda Prioritizes OFW Welfare in Ushering Approval of 16 Treaties

Senator Loren Legarda has ushered the Senate’s concurrence in the ratification of sixteen (16) international agreements highlighted by the adoption of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 189 and the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC), both of which strengthen the protection for overseas Filipino workers (OFW).

Legarda: Awareness Key to Building Disaster-Resilient Communities

Senator Loren Legarda today underscored the importance of heightening community awareness in disaster management to strengthen preparedness against natural hazards.

Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Climate Change, said that the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) declared June 10-16 as Disaster Preparedness Week with the goal of achieving “zero casualty”.

Legarda: Implement Stringent Provisions of New Anti-Trafficking Law

Senator Loren Legarda today called for the application of the more stringent penalty provisions of the Expanded Anti-Trafficking Law against the perpetrators of the crime.
Legarda, principal sponsor of the law, called upon the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) to cooperate and work with law enforcers, to ensure that the perpetrators, including those based overseas, would not escape justice.
The Senator noted that a few weeks ago, the National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas raided […]

Legarda Highlights Urban Planning and Disaster Risk Management Link

Senator Loren Legarda today said that disaster risk management must be part of urban planning and stressed that geohazard mapping and assessment is an indispensable part of housing and property development.
Legarda, the United Nations Champion for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation for Asia-Pacific, made the call as authorities have yet to establish the cause for the gas explosion in Serendra, which resulted to the death of three people and serious injury to one.
“Housing and property development are springing […]