Senator Loren Legarda today said that the bill providing for a Magna Carta of the Poor is a measure that promotes inclusive growth by ensuring that the poor are provided with basic services and support to allow them to be part of the country’s development.
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Legarda Nangangalap ng Suporta Para sa Livelihood Program ng DSWD
Nanawagan at hiningi ni Senadora Loren Legarda ang suporta ng Senado upang matugunan ang kahilingan ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) para sa karagdagang pondo para sa kanilang Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) sa ilalim ng pambansang badyet para sa taong 2019.
Legarda Seeks Support for Funding of DSWD Sustainable Livelihood Program
Senator Loren Legarda has called for the Senate’s support in amending the budget of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to include the agency’s request for additional funding for the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) under the 2019 national budget.
Legarda Honors Renowned Visual Artist Edsel Moscoso
To celebrate her kasimanwa who brought pride to the Province of Antique, Senator Loren Legarda yesterday filed Senate Resolution No. 999, honoring the late visual artist Edsel Moscoso for his lifelong love for the arts and masterful depiction of the rural life of the Filipino people.
Senate, House Convene Bicam on 2019 Budget
The Senate and the House of Representatives convened today the bicameral conference committee to reconcile the differences in their respective versions of the proposed 2019 national budget worth P3.757 trillion.
Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, said that the bicameral panel will use the 2019 National Expenditure Program (NEP) as point of reference, but will also consider the House and Senate versions of the General Appropriations Bill (GAB).
Senate Approves on 2nd Reading Bill Granting Survivorship Benefits to Children, Parents of Deceased Retired Officials of Constitutional Offices
Senator Loren Legarda today said that the Senate has approved on second reading the proposed bill granting survivorship benefits to dependent children or surviving parents of deceased retired officials of constitutional offices.
Legarda, author of Senate Bill No. 1917, said that at present, Republic Act No. 10084 only provides benefits to the surviving legitimate spouse of the deceased retired officials of the Commission on Audit (COA), Civil Service Commission (CSC), Commission on Elections (COMELEC), and the Ombudsman.
Senate Approves 2019 National Budget on Third Reading
The Senate today unanimously passed on third and final reading the 2019 General Appropriations Bill (GAB).
Senator Loren Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, said that the Senate is now ready to go to a bicameral meeting and will be waiting advice from the House of Representatives for a proposed schedule to reconcile the differences in their respective versions of the 2019 national budget.
Legarda Urges Antiqueños to go Zero Waste
In observance of National Zero Waste Month, Senator “Inday Loren” Legarda urged Antiqueños to adopt a zero waste lifestyle and wants all communities to practise Ecological Solid Waste Management (ESWM) starting with barangays in San Jose de Buenavista.
Last January 14, 2019, through Legarda’s initiative, the Mother Earth Foundation led by Sonia Mendoza conducted ESWM workshop for barangay leaders and environmental officers of the Municipality of San Jose, which she envisions to be a model for proper waste segregation at source, composting and recycling.
Inday Loren Joins Call for Peaceful and Secure Elections
Senator “Inday Loren” Legarda today joined calls for the conduct of peaceful and secure campaign and elections in the Province of Antique.
“I am one with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), the Philippine National Police (PNP), and the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in calling for the conduct of safe and peaceful campaigning and elections,” said Legarda, who is running for Congressman of the Lone District of Antique.
Legarda: Senate Will Prioritize Passage of 2019 Budget
Senator Loren Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, today said that the Senate will prioritize the passage of the proposed 2019 national budget when session resumes on Monday, January 14.
Legarda said that the Senate will continue to hold marathon sessions to ensure immediate approval of the 2019 budget.