February 17, 2012
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY STRESSED THE IMPORTANCE AND URGENCY OF PURSUING DISASTER RISK REDUCTION (DRR) AND CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION (CCA) IN A MORE COMPREHENSIVE AND EFFECTIVE WAY AS A NATIONAL STRATEGY TO ACHIEVE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
Speaking at the Multisectoral Consultation to Enhance the DRR and CCA Content of the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) that was organized by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), Legarda said the government must ensure that amid the impact of recurring natural hazards, the country’s […]
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February 16, 2012
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA WILL ENJOIN LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS IN MINDANAO TO SECURE A BETTER FUTURE FOR THE REGION AS SHE TAKES PART IN THE MINDANAO SUMMIT ON DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND GEO-HAZARD AWARENESS ON FEBRUARY 18, 2012 IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY.
“Leaders have the capacity to protect our people and secure future generations. The important starting point is political commitment, and our measure for success is more disaster-resilient development investments and, fundamentally, better and greater quality of life for […]
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February 14, 2012
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY SAID THAT THE GOVERNMENT MUST CAPITALIZE ON THE COUNTRY’S RICH RESOURCES TO ADDRESS THE LINGERING PROBLEM OF HUNGER THAT MANY FILIPINOS ARE STILL EXPERIENCING.
“The Philippines now imports galunggong and dilis. The country’s most popular fish is not just getting fewer. It is also getting smaller and more expensive. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources said the country’s marine grounds have become heavily exploited over the years. Ten of 13 areas mapped are said to […]
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February 13, 2012
MR. PRESIDENT, IT IS MY FIRM BELIEF THAT THE SENATE HAS THE SOLE JURISDICTION OVER THE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL. THAT WE HAVE NO QUESTION. HOWEVER, REGARDING THE LAW COVERING FOREIGN CURRENCY DEPOSITS, WE MUST RESPECT AND IMPLEMENT THE LAW, UNLESS AND UNTIL WE AMEND IT.
This action of the Senate, of the majority, does not at all give the Supreme Court jurisdiction over the Senate sitting as an Impeachment Court. We are simply following the law, which this institution created.
The […]
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February 13, 2012
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY REMINDED THE COUNTRY’S LEADERS TO ENSURE THAT, APART FROM DOING THEIR DUTY TO PROTECT THE GOVERNMENT AND MAINTAIN BALANCE AMONG ITS INSTITUTIONS, THEY ARE PAYING SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE NEEDS OF FILIPINOS, ESPECIALLY THOSE AFFECTED BY RECENT DISASTERS.
“While the three main branches of government are mandated to ensure balance among them and immediately resolve issues that would be detrimental to the institution, we have a more urgent duty to fulfill today particularly to the victims […]
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