Legarda welcomes EO on National Employment Recovery Strategy

June 30, 2021

Three-term Senator, now Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda hailed President Rodrigo Duterte’s signing of an Executive Order that will provide P1.14-trillion fund for the National Employment Recovery Strategy (NERS) to generate employment, provide livelihood, and protect workers’ rights, especially those who have been affected by the adverse impact of COVID-19 pandemic.
“The President’s issuance of Executive Order No. 140, series of 2021, is a significant move to address the economic consequences, unemployment, livelihood disruptions, and labor market fragilities brought to us by […]

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Legarda Bats for Greater Protection for Filipino Seafarers

June 28, 2021

In line with the recent celebration of the Day of the Seafarer, three-term Senator, now Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda renewed her call for the institution of mechanisms that will provide better protection of the rights and welfare of Filipino sea-based workers.
Legarda stressed the need to push for a strong and consistent legislative agenda for Filipino seafarers to help address issues they currently face.
“Various policies to protect the welfare of our seafarers are scattered in numerous existing laws. This indicates a […]

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“Sustainability is more fun in Siargao!”

June 25, 2021

MANILA, 25 June 2021 — The 50th episode of “Stories for a Better Normal: Pandemic and Climate Pathways” highlighted the ways on how travel can be sustainable, inspiring, and life-changing in the better normal, on the first part of “Sustainable Travel Series” featuring the island of Siargao in Surigao del Norte.
Siargao is known for its world-class surf spots, sparkling white sand islets, turquoise tide pools, and palm tree-laden lagoons.
The online conversation conceptualized and hosted by three-term Senator, now Deputy Speaker […]

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Legarda Pays Tribute to the late Former President Benigno Aquino III

June 24, 2021

Three-term Senator, now Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda expressed her condolences to the family of former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, who passed away today, June 24, at the age of 61.
“I would like to express my deepest sympathies and condolences to the bereaved family of former President Noynoy Aquino and to the rest of the Filipino nation as well. We mourn his sudden passing but, at the same time, we would also like to express our gratitude for the service […]

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Sustainable Travel Series: Siargao in 50th episode of ‘Stories for a Better Normal’ Series

June 22, 2021

MANILA, 22 June 2021 — Individuals and organizations from Siargao will gather virtually to promote ecosystems protection, climate resilience, and sustainable development on the 50th episode of “Stories for a Better Normal: Pandemic and Climate Change Pathways,” with the topic, “Sustainable Travel Series: Siargao.”
The program, conceptualized and hosted by three-term former Senator, now Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda, will air on Thursday, 24 June 2021, 10:00 AM via Facebook Live at facebook.com/CCCPhl and facebook.com/iamlorenlegarda.
Joining the online conversation are guests including Vice […]

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