Lawmakers want charges filed vs local officials, firms over Boracay mess

March 7, 2018

Three days after they began their probe, senators on Sunday said that they want to file criminal charges against local officials and business owners liable for the pollution in the famous Boracay island resort.

According to their onsite hearing last Friday, Senators Cynthia Villar and Loren Legarda said it was obvious that there were violations of environmental laws, and government officials failed to impose it as they were unable to maintain a clean environment in Boracay.

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Legarda Hails Report ‘PH Best Country to Invest In’

March 6, 2018

Senator Loren Legarda today said she sees a more robust economy and better opportunities for Filipinos with more investments coming in the country, citing a report that the Philippines is No. 1 among the best countries to invest in.

In a report published on the website of Business Insider, the Philippines ranked first among the “The 20 best countries to invest in now.”[1] The report cited a ranking released by US News in February placing the Philippines on the No. 1 spot stating that, “In contrast to declining inflows of foreign direct investment (FDI) to the Southeast Asia as a whole, the Philippines continued to perform well, according to United Nations data.”[2]

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Legarda: First 1,000 Days Bill Critical in Infant, Child Mortality

March 6, 2018

Senator Loren Legarda today hailed the Senate’s approval on third reading of the proposed measure that will improve the health and life expectancy of Filipino children by giving prime concern on the first 1,000 days of a baby’s life.

Legarda, co-author of Senate Bill No. 1537 or “The Healthy Nanay and Bulilit Act,” said that the first 1,000 days of a baby’s life, which covers the nine months of a mother’s pregnancy until a child’s second birthday, is the foundation of a person’s future health, intellectual development, and motor and social skills.

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Senate ratifies free trade accord with EFTA states

March 6, 2018

Legarda, who sponsored the PH-EFTA FTA in plenary, stressed that the agreement was negotiated only with the promotion of fair economic cooperation in mind — one that will enable a business environment conducive for investments and provide opportunities for producers, consumers, and service suppliers alike.

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