Legarda Pays Tribute To All Filipino Workers On Labor Day

April 30, 2015

Senator Loren Legarda today paid tribute to the millions of Filipino workers, both here and abroad, as the entire country celebrates Labor Day on May 1.
 
“I salute our country’s workforce for their significant contribution to the economy. Our country would not function without them. It is only fair that we look closely into the specific needs of all Filipino workers, including those working overseas, and address these concerns,” said Legarda.
 
“We have the moral and legal obligation to defend the rights […]

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Films to exemplify Sen. Loren Legarda’s advocacies

April 30, 2015

Two films opening in two different prestigious events in Europe will showcase Sen. Loren Legarda’s advocacies. The lady senator is, of course, the Philippines’ leading stalwart on Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction Laws.
The first film is the newly-restored version of the 1950 film “Genghis Khan,” directed by National Artist Manuel Conde and co-written and designed by Carlos Francisco. The said film will be exhibited at the Philippine Pavilion during the Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition from May 9 to […]

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Loren and Brillante Team Up for Taklub, a 2015 Cannes Selection

April 29, 2015

Senator Loren Legarda and 2009 Cannes best director Brillante Mendoza’s latest collaboration to promote disaster risk reduction (DRR) is included in this year’s Cannes film festival.
 
Taklub, a feature film starring Ms. Nora Aunor, is part of the official selection under the Un Certain Regard section of the 68th Cannes International Film Festival, which will be held from May 13 to 24, 2015.
 
Legarda and Mendoza have worked together for the past years to come up with documentaries on environmental protection, climate change adaptation and […]

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‘Taklub’ — Nora Aunor-starrer nominated in Cannes

April 28, 2015

“There’s a time for everything. A time to tear down, and a time to build.”
THIS is the message of the Nora Aunor movie titled Taklub, which has been selected under the Un Certain Regard section of the 68th Cannes International Film Festival. which will be held from May 13 to 24, 2015.  The prestigious invitation-only festival will be held this year from May 13 to 24 in France.
Taklub is also the latest collaboration of Senator Loren Legarda and 2009 Cannes […]

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Are we ready for a 7.2 quake? Legarda urges retrofitting of infrastructures

April 27, 2015

FILIPINOS should be ready for a 7.2 -magnitude earthquake, Senator Loren Legarda said on Monday following a strong quake that hit Nepal over the weekend.
She said the tragedy in Nepal should serve as a reminder to all citizens about the essential role of disaster risk reduction and management in saving lives and livelihoods, especially in vulnerable communities like in the Philippines.
“I do not want to sow fear among Filipinos but we have to constantly […]

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