Legarda: Why is P15.7 billion in disaster funds unused?

MANILA, Philippines – Are government agencies fully utilizing the emergency disaster funds provided for by their budgets?

This was the question raised by Senator Loren Legarda as she demanded that government speed up efforts to help Typhoon Lando (Koppu) victims get back on their feet.

“Release funds lying in government coffers to Lando victims immediately,” she said in a November 2 press release.

Will climate change action be as popular as AlDub? Loren hopes so

Amazed by the phenomenal success of #AlDub on television and social media, Senator Loren Legarda is hoping that more Filipinos would also talk about climate change and take steps to help protect the environment.

“I wish climate change could trend as much as #aldub,” Legarda tweeted.

Legarda guides LGUs on climate change measures

MABALACAT CITY — Senator Loren Legarda reminded local government units (LGUs) and community organizations on how to craft plans that would effectively address the impact of the Earth’s warming temperature.
This, as the Climate Change Commission (CCC) announced that it is ready to accept climate change adaptation (CCA) proposals for funding under Republic Act 10174 or the People’s Survival Fund (PSF) Law.
“First, how is your community affected by climate change? Is it a coastal community that may be affected by sea […]

Legarda Guides LGUs in Crafting Climate Adaptation Plans to Access People’s Survival Fund

As the Climate Change Commission (CCC) announced it is ready to accept climate change adaptation (CCA) proposals for funding under Republic Act 10174 or the People’s Survival Fund (PSF) Law, Senator Loren Legarda reminded local government units (LGUs) and community organizations on how to craft plans that would effectively address the impact of the Earth’s warming temperature.

Legarda Sees Better Employment with Passage of Amended PESO Act

Senator Loren Legarda today said the enactment of the amended Public Employment Service Offices (PESO) Act is a huge leap in addressing the long-drawn issues of unemployment and underemployment in the country.
Legarda, co-author of R.A. 8759 or the PESO Act of 1999 and its amended version, stressed that PESOs will help make the transition period between graduation and employment much shorter with a wide range of career options.
“Public Employment Service Offices, which every local government unit (LGU) must have, serve […]