April 28, 2010
I WAS DEEPLY SADDENED TO HEAR ABOUT THE SUDDEN PASSING OF GOVERNOR ARMAND SANCHEZ.
I respect Armand not just as a political ally, but as a true public servant who has helped raise the livelihood of many Batanguenos, and who has continued to serve Batangas even without holding a public position. He was a true “Action Man,” focused and determined in getting things done.
My deepest sympathies go to his family and loved ones, and to the people of Batangas, […]
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April 28, 2010
NP-NPC-LDP VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE LOREN LEGARDA CHALLENGED SENATOR MAR ROXAS TO BE MAN ENOUGH TO ANSWER CHARGES AGAINST HIM ON THE CHEAPER MEDICINE ISSUE DIRECTLY AND CLEARLY, STRESSING THERE SHOULD BE PROPER CLOSURE ON THE CONTROVERSY SO THAT THE TRUTH WILL COME OUT BEFORE THE ELECTIONS.
Legarda said Roxas should not dismiss the charges against him as just black propaganda and should not hide behind the skirt of Party-list Rep. Risa Hontiveros-Baraquel to defend him in press releases and in […]
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April 28, 2010
CAMPAIGNING TODAY IN ZAMBOANGA CITY, NP-NPC-LDP VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA RENEWED HER CALL FOR PEACE TALKS WITH THE MORO ISLAMIC LIBERATION FRONT (MILF) AND FOR ECONOMIC SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN MINDANAO TO ENSURE LASTING PEACE AND PROGRESS IN THE REGION.
“True progress, one that raises everyone’s standard of living, can only be achieved in Mindanao once the dispute between our government and the MILF is resolved. Skirmishes between the two forces will continue to hinder commercial activities in the […]
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April 27, 2010
NP-NPC-LDP VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY URGED FELLOW WOMEN TO HELP IMPROVE MATERNAL HEALTHCARE IN THE COUNTRY, POINTING OUT THAT GOVERNMENT HAS NOT MADE SUFFICIENT PROGRESS IN COMBATING MATERNAL MORTALITY TO MEET OUR MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOAL.
According to UN statistics, 230 women die for every 100,000 live births, in contrast to the goal of reducing maternal mortality to 55-60 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2015.
“Every mother will agree that child birth is a life-changing, rewarding experience. […]
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April 27, 2010
A RECENT SURVEY SAID THE VICE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN OF MAR ROXAS HAS “APPEARED TO HAVE RAMMED INTO A CONCRETE WALL” AMIDST REPORTS THAT SEVERAL GROUPS WITHIN THE AQUINO-ROXAS CAMP HAVE DUMPED ROXAS IN FAVOR OF MAKATI MAYOR JEJOMAR BINAY.
Binay has been a close ally of the Aquinos, following his appointment by Cory Aquino as the Officer-in-Charge of the Municipality of Makati in 1986.
According to the pre-poll survey of The Issues and Advocacy Center (The CENTER), NP-NPC-LDP Loren Legarda […]
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