July 30, 2015
Following the metro-wide earthquake drill spearheaded by the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) today, Senator Loren Legarda reiterated her proposal to conduct monthly fire and earthquake drills and other disaster preparedness measures particularly in educational and healthcare institutions.
“The regular conduct of fire and earthquake drills would effectively instill disaster preparedness in our citizens. Schools and health facilities, aside from being shelter for the vulnerable—children, sick and elderly, are critical public infrastructures, especially in times of disaster when victims need emergency […]
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July 29, 2015
A MEASURE that increases the number of areas to be protected and conserved by declaring them national parks has passed third and final reading on Tuesday at the Senate.
Senate Bill (SB) 2712 or the Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas (NIPAS) Act of 2015 widens coverage of protected areas as indicated in Republic Act 7586 or the NIPAS Act of 1992 which established protected areas such as natural parks, landscapes, and seascapes.
NIPAS is defined as “the classification and administration of all […]
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July 29, 2015
In observance of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (July 30), Senator Loren Legarda underscored the need to strengthen the implementation of the Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act (R.A. 10364) to address the problem of human trafficking and other forms of modern-day slavery.
Legarda, principal sponsor of the law, said “Thousands of Filipinos fall prey to human traffickers each year. Behind these numbers are stories of individuals whose freedom of choice is impaired by desperation or helplessness, thus rendering them […]
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July 29, 2015
The Senate has approved on third and final reading the proposed Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 2015(ENIPAS) which will strengthen conservation of 97 protected areas in the country.
Senator Loren Legarda, principal sponsor of the ENIPAS, celebrated the development. “We are a step closer to the finish line. Through this measure local communities and stakeholders will be able to do more to participate in the management and protection of our forests, oceans, flora, fauna and the indigenous peoples […]
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July 29, 2015
MANILA, Philippines – Ninety-seven more ecologically-critical areas are one step closer to getting national protection.
The Senate passed on 3rd and final reading the Enhanced National Integrated Protected Areas System (ENIPAS) Act, a bill that will give national protection to treasures of Philippine biodiversity, like the Apo Reef Natural Park and the Mayon Volcano National Park.
Championed by Senator Loren Legarda, Senate Bill No 2712 declares 97 natural parks, protected landscapes or seascapes, and reserves as protected areas under national law.
Most of […]
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