“I warmly congratulate President Obama for his re-election. The citizens of the United States have once again placed their trust in their incumbent leader to advance the causes of the nation and its people. As a leader of a powerful nation, other countries, including the Philippines, also hope that President Obama will champion vital global issues,”
Read More“I am thankful for this recognition as it gives importance to the work that we have been doing to make our country disaster-resilient and to help encourage other nations to do the same,”
Read MoreIN LIGHT OF SUPERSTORM SANDY’S IMPACT ON BUSINESSES IN AFFECTED AREAS IN THE UNITED STATES, SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY REITERATED HER CALL FOR A DISASTER-RESILIENT BUSINESS SECTOR IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Legarda, United Nations Regional Champion for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation for Asia-Pacific, noted reports stating that Superstorm Sandy is one of US’ most costly disasters as estimated loss to the nation’s economy reached $50 billion.
“Businesses in areas affected by Superstorm Sandy were closed longer than expected […]
“The Yogyakarta Declaration calls on all DRR stakeholders to fully participate in consultations worldwide. It calls for the integration of local level DRR and CCA into national development planning, support for local communities in obtaining sufficient financing, improved local risk governance and partnership, and replicating DRR and CCA best practices, among others,”
Read MoreSenator Loren Legarda today pushed for the preservation of the country’s indigenous languages as she expressed support over current efforts to save such heritage.
Legarda, Chair of the Senate Cultural Communities, said that a 2003 study revealed that the 32 known languages of the Negritos in the Philippines are already endangered.
“Many of our indigenous languages would face extinction if we fail to preserve and promote these kinds of national heritage. Language is not only part of our culture and history but […]
