SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY SAID THAT EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS FOR DISASTERS NEED NOT BE HIGH-TECH OR COMPLICATED SINCE SIMPLE ONES, SUCH AS A WHISTLE, COULD PROVE MORE EFFECTIVE.
Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Climate Change, said that aside from being cheap, a whistle is handy and accessible device that can be used any time to warn the people of an impending danger or immediately alert communities should there be a need to evacuate to avert disasters.
She added […]
As I speak before you today, Japan is in a state of disaster after a powerful earthquake and ensuing tsunami hit its country and caused widespread destruction. Its grim and tragic aftermath left thousands of people dead, injured, and homeless. As rescue workers dig out victims from the rubble and more people are brought to safety, I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the Government and people of Japan, especially to the grieving and displaced families.
Once again, […]
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA, CHAIR OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS, REPORTED TODAY THAT THE SENATE HAS APPROVED ON THIRD READING THE PHILIPPINE-JAPAN AGREEMENT ON TECHNICAL COOPERATION (ATC).
“I am pleased to announce that the Philippine-Japan Agreement on Technical Cooperation has been approved on third reading. This is an agreement that would bring a multitude of benefits to our country,” Legarda said.
“For the Philippines, a country with myriad concerns and endless economic challenges, official development assistance (ODA) supplements our […]
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY REITERATED HER CALL TO STRENGTHEN THE COUNTRY’S DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION MEASURES, STRESSING THAT IT IS ESSENTIAL TO HUMAN SURVIVAL.
Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Climate Change said it is important that the country is prepared when disasters strike to prevent or minimize the loss of lives.
She cited the examples of Japan and Bangladesh in dealing with disasters.
“There have been at least 1,500 deaths in Japan due to the […]
Mr. President,
Sympathies to Japan
As I speak before this august chamber, Japan, the world’s second largest economy, reels from the devastating impact of its worst earthquake and tsunami disaster in a century, ushering an unprecedented hardship for her people.
As a Philippine Senator and the United Nations champion for disaster and climate risk reduction, I wish to convey my profound sympathy and condolence to the people of Japan.
A major benefactor of the United Nations, Japan has generously helped […]
