May 11, 2011
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY SAID SHE IS HOPEFUL THAT THERE WILL BE LESSER CASES OF DISCRIMINATION IN THE PHILIPPINE SOCIETY AND THAT ALL FILIPINOS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR RACIAL, ETHNIC OR RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION, WILL BE TREATED EQUALLY THROUGH THE PROPOSED ANTI-DISCRIMINATION ACT.
“Our Constitution provides that the State has the mandate to protect any person – an all-encompassing term that applies equally to all human beings, regardless of their racial, ethnic or religious affiliation. We even entered into various international commitments […]
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May 10, 2011
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY PUSHED FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PERMANENT FUND FOR THE COUNTRY’S CLIMATE CHANGE PROGRAMS, STRESSING THAT THE LACK OF BUDGET HALTS FURTHER PROGRESS IN THE CRUSADE FOR A CLIMATE-RESILIENT NATION.
“The ill effects of a changing climate can be prevented if we consider climate change adaptation not as a cost but as a wise investment,” Legarda said in her sponsorship speech for the People’s Survival Fund (PSF) bill.
Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Climate […]
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May 8, 2011
MANNY PACQUIAO’S QUICKNESS AND LIGHTNING BLOWS IN THE BOXING RING IS SUPERLATIVE.
Despite his dominance inside the ring, he is, outside the ring, a true gentleman who always remembers his humble beginnings.
Pacquiao is truly a national treasure who not only gives pride to the Filipino but more importantly unites his people from all walks of life.
Filipinos should emulate him and his belief that hardwork and focus in life has its rewards.
We also admire Mosley for his sportsmanship […]
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May 7, 2011
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA COMMENDED THE QUEZON CITY GOVERNMENT AND THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF BUKIDNON IN THEIR INITIATIVES ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION.
Legarda cited Quezon City’s tax credit scheme for green buildings and Bukidnon’s maintain-a-tree park project.
In Quezon City, all buildings, both new and those being retrofitted, can avail of up to 25% property tax refund depending on the eco-friendly practices being implemented such as using renewable energy, cutting down power consumption and managing solid waste, among […]
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May 5, 2011
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY PUSHED FOR A MORE VIGOROUS PROMOTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (MSME) LAW TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF WORK AND LIVELIHOOD OPPORTUNITIES FOR FILIPINOS.
Legarda, principal author and sponsor of Republic Act 9501 or the MSME Law, said that self-employed workers constitute 40% or 14 million of the 36 million Filipinos currently employed in the country today.
“Viable employment alternatives such as self-employment, particularly on micro enterprise activities, will strongly complement the […]
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