January 6, 2014
Senator Loren Legarda calls on concerned government agencies to fast-track the clean-up of debris in the calamity-stricken areas to prevent the spread of diseases nearly two months after super typhoon Yolanda ravaged the Visayas.
In a statement, Legarda, who chairs the Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, underscored the importance of strictly carrying out solid waste management laws.
She said doing so can minimize the need for rehabilitation work in the wake of natural calamities.
She also urged the public to practice […]
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January 6, 2014
Senator Loren Legarda today stressed the importance of building safe and resilient homes and structures, especially in rebuilding communities devastated by disasters.
Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Climate Change, made the statement amid concerns raised in the construction of bunkhouses for typhoon survivors. Reports say that these temporary shelters were allegedly overpriced and non-compliant with safety standards and best practices.
“In aiming for a resilient recovery, the structural integrity of homes, buildings and other structures should not be compromised. We […]
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January 6, 2014
Senator Loren Legarda today echoed the call of the Department of Health (DOH) to immediately finish the clean-up of garbage and other debris in Yolanda-affected areas to prevent diseases.
Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, noted the DOH’s warning that the uncollected garbage in areas hit by typhoon Yolanda may attract bacteria-carrying organisms that could bring diseases.
“This is yet another challenge in our post-disaster management strategies. We cannot place lives at risk again due to the […]
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December 24, 2013
The Yuletide season offers a meaningful occasion to reflect upon the blessings we received, the lessons that have made us wiser, and the trials that have made us stronger.
Amid the challenges we are facing, I hope and pray for the speedy recovery of families and communities affected by recent calamities. Let us unite and work towards a resilient recovery.
May we all have a blessed and meaningful Christmas.
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December 23, 2013
Amid the ongoing recovery efforts in areas affected by Typhoon Yolanda, Senator Loren Legarda today urged the survivors to learn from the lessons brought by the disaster and share the same to others to be able to build back better communities and ensure resilient recovery.
In her recent meeting with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Legarda, UN Champion for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation, stressed that communities anticipated and prepared for Yolanda, but the strength of the typhoon and […]
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