National Milk Feeding Program introduced by Legarda

August 15, 2012

SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY PROPOSED TO INSTITUTIONALIZE A MILK FEEDING PROGRAM FOR FILIPINO CHILDREN BY PROVIDING BUDGETARY APPROPRIATIONS TO ENSURE ITS SUSTAINABLE IMPLEMENTATION.
Legarda’s Senate Bill No. 13981 recommends the distribution of locally produced fresh milk from cows, carabaos and goats for direct intake of children ages 5-10 years of age nationwide, to be taken from the produce of local milk suppliers.
“Priority shall be given to children who are located in barangay day care centers, pre-schools and schools where […]

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Legarda: Phl Should Lead Global Campaign for Protection of Domestic Workers; Encourage Receiving States to Ratify ILO Convention 189

August 14, 2012

“The Philippines’ ratification of ILO Convention 189 will pave the way for the treaty’s entry into force, but we have to do even more by encouraging other states, especially those with high concentration of Filipino domestic workers, to ratify the Convention. This treaty will strengthen our resolve and leverage in negotiating for stronger protection and better terms and conditions of employment of our kasambahays,”

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Changing Climate, Changing Governance

August 12, 2012

THE CAMOTES ISLAND IN CEBU, A TROPICAL PARADISE BLESSED WITH SUGARY WHITE SAND AND PRISTINE, CRYSTAL CLEAR WATERS, HAS BECOME A MODEL FOR DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT, WITH ONE OF ITS MUNICIPALITIES, THE TOWN OF SAN FRANCISCO, WINNING THE 2011 UNITED NATIONS SASAKAWA AWARD FOR DISASTER RISK REDUCTION.

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