Bayleaf Hotel, Intramuros;Extreme weather shifts and all, Manila remains one of the world’s most interesting and historical cities, and it is with great pleasure that I welcome you here today.
Read MoreSENATOR LOREN LEGARDA LAUDED THE UPCOMING 1ST PHILIPPINE MODEL CONGRESS TO BE HELD IN THE PHILIPPINE SENATE BUILDING THIS JULY 28, AND SAID THAT THE HIGHSCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENT LEADERS WHO WILL JOIN ARE THE PROOF THAT ENGAGEMENT IN GOVERNANCE IS VERY MUCH ALIVE IN YOUTH TODAY.
Read MoreSENATOR LOREN LEGARDA SOUGHT THE APPROVAL OF SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 816, THROUGH WHICH THE SENATE WILL CONCUR IN THE RATIFICATION OF INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION (ILO) CONVENTION 189, THE CONVENTION CONCERNING DECENT WORK FOR DOMESTIC WORKERS.
Read MoreSenate Session Hall;On behalf of an estimated 3.4 million Filipinos domestic workers, working here and abroad, I have the honor to seek approval of Senate Resolution No. 816 under Committee Report No. 315, entitled: “Resolution Concurring in the Ratification of Convention 189, Convention Concerning Decent Work for Domestic Workers”, adopted by the International Labour Organization in June 2011, under the chairmanship of the Philippine Government.
Read More“The SONA was a comprehensive, clear, targeted, and detailed outline of what has been accomplished due to policy reforms and priority projects of the administration. I am glad that measurable goals for the coming years were also mentioned, because now we will have a way to gauge how efficiently and effectively the administration has performed, and how gains can be sustained and how the targets can be achieved,”
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