My fellow parliamentarians,
I am pleased and honored to speak before you in this landmark conference on the greatest challenge humanity faces today. Climate change is undeniably in our midst, increasing the risks of disaster in vulnerable cities and communities.
In different parts of the world, like in the Philippines and the Asia Pacific region, climate change has already ushered unprecedented disasters, among the more recent was the flooding in the Philippine capital last September, whose impact on people’s lives shall […]
SEN. LOREN LEGARDA WELCOMED TODAY THE ENDORSEMENT OF THE VILLAR-LEGARDA TICKET BY MAKABAYAN, THE COALITION OF MAINSTREAM PROGRESSIVE GROUPS IN THE COUNTRY.
Legarda, the vice presidential candidate of the Nationalist People’s Coalition who is running in tandem with Sen. Manny Villar, standard bearer of the Nacionalista Party, said she is “happy and proud” to accept Makabayan’s endorsement, as this would enhance the party’s chances in the coming national election.
The senator pointed out that this is the first time that […]
Senator Loren B. Legarda received the full support of the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC) party members, who proclaimed her last night (Dec. 14) as their vice presidential candidate in the 2010 elections. Shown raising Loren’s arms are (from left) Frisco San Juan (NPC President), Rep. Jack Duavit (NPC secretary general) and Rep. Mark Cojuangco.
PILI, CAMARINES SUR – SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA REVEALED TODAY THAT THE IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) OF THE PHILIPPINE COOPERATIVE CODE OF 2008 (RA 9520) IS NOW BEING REVIEWED TO “FURTHER HELP COOPERATIVES IN THE COUNTRY PROVIDE BETTER SERVICES TO THEIR MEMBERS.”
Loren, chair of the Senate Committee on Cooperatives, issued the statement during the 9th general assembly of the Camarines Sur Teachers and Employees Multi-Purpose Cooperative (Castemupco).
“The review also aims to encourage the proliferation of cooperatives possibly through […]
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA STRESSED TODAY THE PHILIPPINES MUST ADAPT IN THE FACE OF AN “ALL TOO-REAL” CLIMATE CHANGE CRISIS AS SHE PREPARED TO LEAD THE PHILIPPINE CONGRESS DELEGATION TO THE DEC. 7-18 UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE IN COPENHAGEN, DENMARK.
“With the Climate Change Act finally signed into law, hopes are high that climate change adaptation is elevated into the top rank of government priority,” said Loren.
Loren pointed out that the Philippine emission of 0.2 percent is […]
