August 30, 2011
“MORE PRODUCTIVITY IN THE COUNTRYSIDE CAN BE EXPECTED NOW THAT THE IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) OF THE AGRI-AGRA LAW IS OUT,” SAID SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA, FORMER CHAIR OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE WHO AUTHORED REPUBLIC ACT 10000 OR THE AGRI-AGRA REFORM CREDIT ACT OF 2009 IN THE SENATE.
The Senator said the spirit of the law was to boost the agriculture sector and to promote livelihood among agrarian reform beneficiaries.
“I urge farmers, fisherfolks, cooperatives and other agriculture […]
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August 29, 2011
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA IS ORGANIZING A GATHERING OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES (IPS) FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY, THE FIRST INDIGENOUS CULTURAL SUMMIT, WHICH AIMS TO BE A MECHANISM TO STRENGTHEN THE VOICES OF THE IP LEADERS AS THEY ENGAGE IN DIALOGUE WITH LOCAL AND NATIONAL POLICY-MAKERS AS WELL AS INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
Prior to the Indigenous Cultural Summit, which will be held at the Old Senate Building on October 13-14, 2011 there will be three regional assemblies to be held in Baguio […]
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August 27, 2011
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY LAUDED THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF SAN FRANCISCO IN CAMOTES ISLANDS, CEBU, FOR HOSTING A THREE-DAY STUDY VISIT OF FOUR MAYORS FROM SRI LANKA, IN LIGHT OF THE WORLD DISASTER REDUCTION CAMPAIGN: “MAKING CITIES RESILIENT: MY CITY IS GETTING READY!” OF THE UN INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY FOR DISASTER REDUCTION (UNISDR).
“The challenge before local leaders are clear: Communities should be safer, more resilient, and even more ready to act when disaster strikes. I commend the municipality of San […]
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August 25, 2011
THE CHAIR OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY HAILED THE SENATE’S CONCURRENCE ON THE ROME STATUTE OF THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT (ICC), MARKING THE COUNTRY’S OFFICIAL ENTRY INTO IT.
“I hail the Senate in wasting no time in putting its stamp of approval on the treaty after President Aquino’s signing of the instrument of ratification. I also laud Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago for ably sponsoring the ICC treaty,” Legarda said.
“It is a step in […]
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August 20, 2011
IN HONOR OF THE TEACHING PROFESSION, THE NOBLEST OF ALL VOCATIONS, THE SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES HAS JOINED METROBANK FOUNDATION IN BESTOWING HONOR AND COMMENDATION ON ITS OUTSTANDING TEACHERS OF 2011 “FOR THEIR EXEMPLARY COMPETENCE, DEDICATION TO SERVICE, AND COMMITMENT IN PROVIDING QUALITY EDUCATION.”
“Teachers are considered the heart of our educational system, heralded as the molders of our children’s future, and among the most prized leaders of the country,” according to Senate Resolution No. 564 filed by Senator Loren […]
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