Nine hundred forty nine trafficking in persons cases in ten years or nearly a hundred Filipinos victimized each year — such was the situation seven years ago when Republic Act 9208 or the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act was enacted.
Today, it is estimated that more than 2000 Filipinos fall prey into trafficking each year.
Distinguished colleagues, behind these numbers are stories of individuals whose freedom of choice is impaired by desperation or helplessness, thus rendering them vulnerable to exploitation. Victims […]
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY CALLED ON THE GOVERNMENT AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR TO WORK ON THE IDEA OF BUILDING DISASTER-RESILIENT COMMUNITIES IN THE COUNTRY.
Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Climate Change, particularly challenged the private sector and other organizations to follow the lead of MyShelter Foundation, United Architects of the Philippines, RP-United Nations White Helmets, and San Miguel Properties, Inc. in coming up with a green architecture project.
The abovementioned organizations, in partnership with the Quezon City Local […]
CITING REPORTS FROM RECENT STUDIES ON CLIMATE CHANGE, SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA, CHAIR OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CLIMATE CHANGE, TODAY SAID THAT THE WHOLE NATION SHOULD WASTE NO TIME AND MUST WORK TOGETHER TO IMMEDIATELY ESTABLISH THE NECESSARY MECHANISMS THAT WOULD WARD OFF THE ILL EFFECTS OF GLOBAL WARMING.
According to reports from the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the global average surface temperature for 2010, which is 14 degrees Celsius […]
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA, THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY FOR DISASTER REDUCTION (UNISDR) REGIONAL CHAMPION, TODAY STRESSED THE IMPORTANCE OF REDUCING DISASTER RISKS TO ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH.
Legarda made the statement during the launch of the UNISDR’s “Making Cities and Municipalities Resilient” campaign in Cebu City, where 51 mayors and vice mayors of various cities and municipalities in Region-7 expressed their commitment to the Ten Essential Actions to Reduce Disaster Risks.
“As national and local government leaders, we […]
As UNISDR regional champion, I am pleased to be a part of this momentous region-wide launch of UNISDR’s campaign, Making Cities and Municipalities Resilient: “My City, My Town is Getting Ready!”
I am aware of the significant efforts made by the partner stakeholders to make this important event happen.
With 50 mayors and 30 vice mayors, together with Governor Gwen Garcia and all the other key stakeholders in the Province of Cebu and in Region VII gathered here for a collective purpose […]
