February 1, 2011
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY CALLED ON INDIVIDUALS AND VARIOUS GROUPS CONCERNED ON THE ISSUE OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AND DISASTER RISK REDUCTION TO HELP ALLEVIATE THE COUNTRY’S CURRENT STATE AS A BIODIVERSITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE VULNERABILITY HOTSPOT.
Legarda, during her speech at the International Conference on Biodiversity and Climate Change, said that the country’s biodiversity, which has been degrading due to man’s development and economic activities, is also affected by climate change that is likely to cause the loss of thousands […]
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January 31, 2011
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY LAUDED THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS (DOTC) FOR ITS SUPPORT TO THE PROPOSED LEGISLATION THAT SEEKS TO CREATE A PEOPLE’S SURVIVAL FUND.
In a letter to Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Climate Change, DOTC Secretary Jose De Jesus concurred “to the proposed sourcing from the Special Vehicle Pollution Control Fund of 10% for the People’s Survival Fund.”
“I am glad that this proposal is starting to gain the support of both the non-government […]
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January 26, 2011
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA, CHAIR OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CLIMATE CHANGE, TODAY SAID THAT THE COUNTRY SHOULD UNDERSTAND THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN ALL ASPECTS OF SOCIETY, INCLUDING NATIONAL SECURITY.
Legarda said that the forum on security implications of climate change today, jointly organized by the Office of Senator Legarda and the British Embassy, will raise the awareness of the people on the matter and help the defense forces of the country recognize what they need to do in […]
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January 25, 2011
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY DENOUNCED THE KILLING OF A BROADCASTER IN PALAWAN AS SHE STRESSED THE URGENCY OF PASSING PROPOSED LEGISLATION THAT WILL QUALIFY AS MURDER THE KILLING OF MEMBERS OF MEDIA IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES.
Legarda said that the killing of Gerardo Ortega, a radio commentator known to be a staunch critic of mining operations in Palawan, is a loss not only to the media industry but also to the environment sector.
“It is lamentable that a […]
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January 24, 2011
IN CELEBRATION OF THE PHILIPPINE TROPICAL FABRICS DAY, SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY URGED THE GOVERNMENT AND CONCERNED SECTORS TO STRENGTHEN THE TROPICAL FABRICS INDUSTRY TO CAPITALIZE ON THE BENEFITS THAT IT WOULD BRING TO OTHER INDUSTRIES IN THE COUNTRY.
Legarda said that the faithful implementation of Republic Act 9242 or the Philippine Tropical Fabrics Law, which she authored, will help jumpstart the effort to build up the tropical fabrics industry, while giving a much needed boost to the agricultural and […]
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