October 6, 2011
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY CALLED ON THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH) TO IMMEDIATELY ASSESS THE HEALTH RISKS AND IMPACTS OF THE WIDESPREAD FLOODS IN LUZON.
Legarda said the DOH must closely monitor any possible outbreak of water-borne diseases, such as dengue, diarrhea and leptospirosis in various communities, especially in the provinces of Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac and Nueva Ecija, which experienced flooding from typhoon Pedring.
“After losing so much-their loved ones, their homes, or their livelihood-the flood victims cannot afford the […]
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October 5, 2011
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY PRODDED THE GOVERNMENT TO URGENTLY CONSIDER THE ENTRY OF THE PHILIPPINES AS A STATE PARTY TO THE INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION (ILO) CONVENTION NO. 189, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “DOMESTIC WORKERS CONVENTION, 2011”.
Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, has filed Senate Resolution No. 615, urging the present administration to immediately look into the possibility that the Philippines be a signatory of the convention that promotes legal and social support for Filipino domestic workers, local […]
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October 5, 2011
IN CELEBRATION OF WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY, SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY URGED CONGRESS TO IMMEDIATELY APPROVE THE PROPOSED INTEGRATED MAGNA CARTA OF TEACHERS AND NON-TEACHING PERSONNEL ACT.
“Time and again, we have raised the many concerns of our teachers that need to be addressed-just compensation, sufficient funds for education sector, reforms in GSIS, health care program, and job security, among many others. A campaign to show our appreciation for our mentors is a fitting tribute to them, but what they really […]
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October 4, 2011
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA DIRECTED THE NATIONAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION MANAGEMENT COUNCIL (NDRRMC) TO GATHER ALL DAM OPERATORS AND VARIOUS AGENCIES THAT OVERSEE THEIR OPERATIONS TO IMMEDIATELY INSTITUTE A NATIONAL DAM SAFETY PROGRAM THAT WOULD ENSURE BETTER MANAGEMENT OF WATER DAMS ESPECIALLY IN TIMES OF CRISIS.
Legarda made the directive during both the hearings of the Committee on Climate Change, which she chairs, and the Congressional Oversight Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction where representatives from the NDRRMC, the National Power Corporation […]
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October 2, 2011
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY HAILED A HONG KONG COURT DECISION ON THE CASE OF A FILIPINA’S APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCY.
Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, said that the ruling which favored Evangeline Vallejos, a domestic helper in Hong Kong since 1986, serves as a positive sign that overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) might be provided with other benefits by the Hong Kong government.
“While we respect the appellate procedures of the judicial system in Hong Kong, we […]
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