Senator Loren Legarda’s Statement during the Oath-taking with the President

I will devote the next 6 years of my incumbency as senator towards alleviating the plight of the marginalized, poor and vulnerable; to make sure the 7.8 percent growth translates to jobs and micro enterprises, to ensure a better quality of life for the Filipino which is sustainable and resilient.

Legarda Calls for Strict Compliance with Batas Kasambahay

Senator Loren Legarda today called for the strict compliance of employers with the Domestic Workers Act or Batas Kasambahay (Republic Act 10361) as the law took effect early this month following the release of its implementing rules and regulations.
“The enactment into law of the Batas Kasambahay is a major step in according decent working conditions, fair compensation, and sufficient benefits to our domestic workers; but the greater challenge is ensuring that employers will abide by the law. We must ensure […]

Legarda: We Can and We Must End Child Labor

Alarmed over the high number of children working as domestic workers, Senator Loren Legarda today said that the government, in close coordination with concerned non-governmental organizations, must eliminate child labor, stressing that the nation already has the laws in place to do so.
Legarda made the statement following the release of a report from the International Labour Organization, which revealed that about 10.5 million children around the world work as domestic workers and 6.5 million of which are aged between five […]

Legarda: Boost Self-Employment, Engage in “Green Jobs” to Address Joblessness

Senator Loren Legarda today called for a more vigorous promotion of self-employment to address unemployment in the country, which rose to 7.5% in April amid a 7.8% growth in the economy during the first quarter of 2013.

“Viable employment alternatives such as self-employment, particularly on micro enterprise activities, will strongly complement the overall provision of jobs for the growing workforce that is so dependent on wage employment,” she said.

Legarda: Free Our Nation From Poverty, Promote Inclusive Growth

Senator Loren Legarda today said that Filipinos should have a shared vision of freeing the nation from poverty as she expressed support for the government’s programs to make the fruits of economic growth be felt by everyone.

Legarda made the statement as the nation celebrates the 115thAnniversary of Philippine Independence on June 12. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Kalayaan 2013: Ambagan Tungo sa Malawakang Kaunlaran” (Independence Day 2013: Pitching in Towards Inclusive Growth).