PH now a member of Budapest convention on Cybercrime

According to Senate foreign relations committee chair Loren Legarda, the Convention remains as the “sole binding international legal mechanism” adopted by countries against cybercrime and is also crucial in fighting child pornography.

“This treaty is very important to protect our people from cybercrime especially since the country is the number one haven for those committing child pornography,” Legarda said in a statement.

Senate concurs in free trade agreement with EFTA states

THE Senate on Monday concurred in the ratification of the free trade agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) states.

Senate Resolution No. 647, which called for the Senate’s concurrence in the agreement, was approved with 19 affirmative votes, zero negative vote and no abstention.

Senator Loren B. Legarda, who heads the Senate committee on foreign affairs, said the agreement was part of the country’s goal of a stronger foothold in the European market.

Senate OKs bill promoting maternal and infant care in first 1,000 days of life

The Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading the bill expanding the country’s nutrition and health programs for mothers and children during a child’s first 1000 days of life.

Gov’t officials urged to strengthen efforts to protect wildlife, biodiversity vs. destruction

The formulation of LCCAP is in line with the Climate Change Act of 2009 and its amendatory law, the People’s Survival Fund Act—both principally sponsored and authored by Senator Loren Legarda.

Senate adopts 7 treaties to boost PH maritime safety and security

The Senate adopted on Monday seven maritime treaties to boost the country’s maritime industry’s safety and security.

With 19-0 votes, the Senate adopted Senate Resolution (SR) Nos. 648, 649, 650, 651, 652, 653, and 654, all sponsored by Sen. Loren Legarda, chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.