August 23, 2010
LEGARDA FILED SENATE BILL NO. 1339 WHICH ADDRESSES THE PROBLEM OF DRUNK OR DRUG DRIVING THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEMS APPROACH, WHICH INCLUDES:
1. driver education,
2.mandatory alcohol and drug testing of drivers involved in fatal motor vehicle accidents,
3.the establishment of a drunk driving prevention fund for the purpose of funding the implementation of this proposed legislation, and
4. the conduct of public information campaigns by alcohol beverage manufacturers about drunk driving and its ill effects with the end in […]
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August 21, 2010
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA ASKED THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRADE AND INDUSTRY TO CONDUCT A LEGISLATIVE INQUIRY INTO THE HIGH PRICES OF MAJOR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS IN THE PROVINCE OF CEBU COMPARED TO THOSE IN METRO-MANILA AND OTHER AREAS OF THE COUNTRY.
“The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry said the prices of unleaded gasoline and diesel in Cebu are relatively higher by an average of P4.83 than the prices in Metro Manila; by an average of P1.02 than the prices in […]
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August 21, 2010
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA ASKED THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRADE AND INDUSTRY TO CONDUCT A LEGISLATIVE INQUIRY INTO THE HIGH PRICES OF MAJOR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS IN THE PROVINCE OF CEBU COMPARED TO THOSE IN METRO-MANILA AND OTHER AREAS OF THE COUNTRY.
“The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry said the prices of unleaded gasoline and diesel in Cebu are relatively higher by an average of P4.83 than the prices in Metro Manila; by an average of P1.02 than the prices in […]
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August 21, 2010
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY APPEALED FOR JUDICIAL HUMANITARIANISM AND CALLED ON THE JUDICIAL AUTHORITIES TO ALLOW A NURSING MOTHER JUDILYN OLIVEROS TO BE WITH HER NEW BORN BABY AND ENJOY ROOMING-IN FACILITIES IN A HOSPITAL.
Judilyn Oliveros was one of the health workers dubbed as “Morong 43” who were charged in Court and suspected to be linked with communist rebels. Judilyn gave birth to a baby boy. In a recent report, the court denied her motion, despite lack of opposition […]
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August 20, 2010
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA FILED SENATE BILL NO. 1433 PROPOSING A FINE OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS AND A PENALTY OF PRISION CORRECIONAL IN ITS MINIMUM PERIOD TO ANYONE WHO ABANDONS A MINOR CHILD IN HIS OR HER CUSTODY.
“If the child dies and or because of the parent is in a dangerous circumstance or situation, he or she shall be punished by prision correcional in its medium period to prision mayor in its maximum period.”
The Legarda bill also stipulates […]
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