October 18, 2013
In light of the recent magnitude 7.2 earthquake in the Visayas area, Senator Loren Legarda today reiterated her call for the immediate evaluation of the structural integrity of critical structures in the country.
According to a report from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), the earthquake that was greatly felt in Bohol and Cebu has caused the death of at least 156 people, affected more than three million citizens, and damaged structures including 2,000 houses, 20 bridges, four […]
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October 15, 2013
Amid the strong earthquake that hit the Visayas area, Senator Loren Legarda today called on affected communities to remain vigilant for possible aftershocks and other effects of the temblor.
On Tuesday morning, The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that a magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit Carmen, Bohol and affected nearby towns and provinces. The NDRRMC is still assessing the damages, casualties and other effects of the earthquake.
“This is a very unfortunate incident. Initial reports say that at least […]
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October 15, 2013
Message of Senator Loren Legarda
(Author of RA 9849, Act Declaring Eidul Adha a National Holiday)
Senator Loren Legarda, author of Republic Act 9849 also known as the Act Declaring Eidul Adha a National Holiday, today shared in the celebration of Eidul Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice.
“As we join our Muslim brothers and sisters in celebrating the Eidul Adha, let us look at this occasion more than just another holiday to enjoy. Let us reflect on the lessons that this feast […]
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October 15, 2013
MANILA – The magnitude 7.2 earthquake that devastated parts of the Visayas on Tuesday should serve as a warning for Metro Manila and nearby provinces threatened by the Marikina Valley Fault, Senator Loren Legarda said Tuesday.
Legarda, in a press statement, cited a prediction from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on the impending movement of the Marikina fault line.
“The Marikina Valley Fault Line is ripe for movement but no one can predict the exact time when it will […]
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October 14, 2013
Senator Loren Legarda today called for the inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the country’s disaster risk reduction programs.
In a privilege speech, Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Climate Change, said that, “We must continue to know more about the needs of persons living with disabilities. We must know more about their challenges and about their abilities to cope and to take part in disaster risk reduction efforts.”
The Senator said that the 2013 International Day for Disaster Reduction, […]
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