In celebration of the International Day for Disaster Reduction, held every 13th of October, Senator Loren Legarda urged public and private sector leaders to incorporate disaster risk reduction principles in their investment strategies and plans to avert economic losses.
Read MoreCongratulations to Ambassador Teddy Boy Locsin, Jr. on his appointment as Secretary of Foreign Affairs. He is fit for the job, honed by his long years of experience in public service, both as a journalist and a public official.
Read MoreMr. President, distinguished colleagues,
I wish to call the attention of this Chamber, and the public, to the prevailing illegal wildlife trade, an issue that is both a national and international concern for the Philippines.
Since our membership to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1981, certain entities in our country have continued to partake in the wildlife crime. Nevertheless, we strived to uphold the goals of the Convention, which aims to protect […]
In celebration of World Teachers’ Day (October 5), Senator Loren Legarda lauded the contributions of teachers to our society and assured them of her support through laws and policies that will benefit the entire teaching community.
“Teachers are our unsung heroes who, day in and out, dedicate their lives to molding the minds of the Filipino youth, despite challenges in our education system,” Legarda stressed.
Read MoreSenator Loren Legarda today lauded the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for its project that aims to make the country’s cities more liveable and sustainable.
Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committees on Finance and Climate Change, expressed her support for the DBM’s Green, Green, Green Program which was launched today, coinciding with the World Habitat Day.
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