“I am hopeful that with inclusive growth as the main theme of APEC Philippines 2015, it will be more relevant to Filipinos,” said Legarda.
“After all, the real value of APEC does not rest on trade and investment statistics alone, but more importantly on how much its benefits trickle down to the poor,” she said.
Read MoreSenator Loren Legarda today underscored the importance of cooperation among nations in the global fight against terrorism following recent vicious attacks of terrorist groups, particularly in the cities of Paris, Beirut and Baghdad.
Legarda earlier joined the French nation and the rest of the world in condemning the November 13 attacks in several public sites in and around Paris that have killed at least 129 individuals and injured hundreds more. But the Senator said that we should also give the same […]
“The vicious attacks on innocent civilians in Paris is a deplorable act that must be condemned in the strongest possible terms. We join the French nation and the rest of the world in condemning these dastardly acts and express our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims.
“This kind of atrocity has no room in our peace-loving society. Regardless of age, gender, race and religious beliefs, let us all stand united in the fight against terrorism.”
Senator Loren Legarda hailed the enactment of Republic Act No. 10692 or the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Modernization Act of 2015, which effectively funds the enhancement of the state bureau’s capability in providing services to protect the people and the environment and to ensure economic security against natural hazards.
Read MoreSenator Loren Legarda warns that “climate change will threaten the health of the public while challenging the government as it faces conundrums that include the spreading of deadly diseases and viruses, decrease in well-being of citizens, and medical relief needed with each catastrophe.”
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