Message of Support of Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda on Measles-Rubella and Oral Polio Vaccine Supplemental Immunization Activity

February 5, 2021

 Sa gitna ng pandemyang kinakaharap natin ngayon, tumataas pa rin ang kaso ng measles at rubella, at polio.
Kung hindi ito maiiwasan, ito ay magdudulot ng pagkaparalisa at pagkamatay dala ng mga komplikasyon at natatanging bakuna lamang ang solusyon para masigurong maiwasan ang pagtaas ng mga kaso ng mga sakit na ito sa ating mga kabataan.
Ako si Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda, ang inyong kinatawan, ay nananawagan sa ating mga nanay at tatay, sa mga magulang, dito sa ating Probinsya, na ating […]

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Legarda: Strengthen MSMEs, Support Green Jobs to Address Unemployment, Promote Sustainable Dev’t

February 3, 2021

Former Senator, now Deputy Speaker and Antique Representative Loren Legarda called for continued efforts to address unemployment and promote sustainable development in the country, following a recent report by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) that showed 3.8 million jobless adults as of October 2020.
Although it showed a significant improvement in the country’s unemployment rate from a record high of 7.3 million jobless Filipinos in April 2020, Legarda today said that gearing towards viable employment alternatives will strongly complement the provision […]

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Proper Waste Segregation in 33rd episode of ‘Stories for a Better Normal’ Series

February 1, 2021

MANILA, 1 February 2021 — Model communities and organizations implementing proper waste segregation practices toward ecological solid waste management and sustainability will be featured in the 33rd episode of “Stories for a Better Normal: Pandemic and Climate Change Pathways” with the topic, “Basura Ko, Responsibilidad Ko.”
The episode, hosted by three-term former Senator, House Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda, will air on Thursday, 4 February 2021, 10:00 AM via Facebook Live at facebook.com/CCCPhl and facebook.com/conglorenlegarda.
Joining the online conversation are representatives from the […]

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Jobs Fair in 32nd episode of ‘Stories for a Better Normal’ Series

January 26, 2021

MANILA, 26 January 2021 — Labor officials and career experts will gather virtually to discuss job opportunities, including green skills training programs, in public and private sectors in times of pandemic on the 32nd episode of “Stories for a Better Normal: Pandemic and Climate Change Pathways” with the topic, “Jobs Fair: May Trabaho Ka!.”
The episode, hosted by Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda, will air on Thursday, 28 January 2021, 10:00 AM via Facebook Live at facebook.com/CCCPhl and facebook.com/conglorenlegarda.
Joining the online conversation […]

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Legarda renews call to climate action; urges lawmakers, LGUs to enact policies restoring ecosystems

January 26, 2021

MANILA, 26 January 2021 — Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda strongly urged her fellow lawmakers in the Congress to protect and revive ecosystems in the country by pushing for laws to ban single-use plastics and manage segregation of waste, and aligning government programs to support nature-based solutions to address the climate crisis.
In a privilege speech before the House plenary, Legarda lamented the worsening effects of climate change and economic shocks from the pandemic which set back the country in achieving goals […]

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