Legarda bats for stricter implementation of child protection laws, strengthened info campaign to combat child abuse

August 7, 2021

Three-term Senator and now Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda called for stricter implementation of child protection and anti-human trafficking laws to put a stop to child exploitation, abuse, and to the illegal human trade.
“Easy access to the internet and technological advancements have now been utilized by unscrupulous individuals for illegal activities preying on the vulnerability and innocence of our children,” Legarda said.
Legarda, co-author of RA 9262, or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act, and co-author and principal sponsor of RA […]

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Legarda: Hindi kailangang magpanic buying, sapat ang suplay sa pagpapatupad ng ECQ

August 7, 2021

Kasabay ng pagpapatupad ng enhanced community quarantine sa Metro Manila mula ika-6 ng Agosto hanggang ika-20, pinaalalahanan ni Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda ang publiko na iwasan ang panic buying dahil nauna ng inihayag ng Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) na may sapat na supply ng basic commodities sa merkado.
“Walang dapat ipangamba ang publiko dahil siniguro na ng DTI na tuloy tuloy ang supply ng mga pangunahing pangangailangan sa merkado. Ang ating mga pamilihan ay mananatiling bukas ngunit kailangan pa […]

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Legarda ipinanawagan ang maayos at mabilis na pamamahagi ng ayuda

August 7, 2021

Sa muling pagsasailalim ng Metro Manila sa dalawang linggong enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), ikinabahala ni dating three-term Senator na ngayon ay Deputy Speaker, Loren Legarda ang mga mamamayang maaapektuhan ang kabuhayan at kita bungsod ng striktong pagpapatupad ng restrictions.
Ayon kay Legarda, prayoridad ng pamahalaan na mapanatiling ligtas ang bawat Pilipino sa COVID lalo na ngayong may mas matinding Delta variant tayong tinututukan. Subalit, ayon din sa dating Senador, habang sinisuguro ang kalusugan ng bansa ay hindi rin maaaring ipagsawalang bahala […]

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Nas Daily cheapens Whang-od

August 7, 2021

The question is does our oldest living mambabatok have the right to sign away ‘all the rituals, tools, and methods’ of this ancient art of tattooing
When viewed as an ancient practice, there is nothing personal in the Kalinga tattoo. On the men, especially during the headhunting phase of Kalinga history, it was a symbol of valor, bravery, victory, even ruthlessness, and so each mark had to be earned, sometimes representing the level of combat skills, the number of battles fought, […]

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Legarda puts spotlight on Pinoy games, sports and dance

August 7, 2021

AWARD-WINNING documentary series “Dayaw” hopes to inspire Filipinos to renew their energies and be more active through its new season on the ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC).
Premiering on August 5, the 11th season of “Dayaw,” titled “Kaka-ibang Sigla: Our Vital Energy,” focuses on the energy, competitiveness and sportsmanship of Filipinos as manifested in traditional games, sports and dance.
“Dayaw’s 11th Season is vital in reminding our young generation, especially those who spend endless hours on gadgets and mobile games, to be physically active as […]

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