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Senator Loren Legarda called on authorities to ensure that the poorest of our poor belonging to the most vulnerable and marginalized sectors of our country are provided with the necessary government interventions – that address their needs and support their aspirations – in order to achieve inclusive growth and eventually alleviate poverty. Legarda made […]
In celebration of Museums and Galleries month, Senator Loren Legarda encouraged everyone to make frequent visits to museums to enrich people’s understanding of our culture and history. Legarda, a staunch advocate of arts and culture promotion, said that museums are vessels of important historical knowledge and cultural heritage and they showcase the invaluable Filipino […]
On World Food Day, Senator Loren Legarda stressed the importance of providing the necessary support for agriculture, especially for small farmers, and the establishment of community vegetable gardens around the country to address hunger and malnutrition and achieve food security. Legarda said that the Second Quarter 2017 Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed that […]
Senator Loren Legarda urged authorities to implement science-based national and local action plans to reduce disaster risks and address impacts of climate change in order to ensure the safety of Filipinos and the resilience of communities. Legarda, Global Champion for Resilience of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR), made the statement […]
Senator Loren Legarda urged the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to ensure that communities and informal settler families (ISF) who are affected by the agency’s construction projects are provided by the government with the appropriate needs and services in resettlement sites. Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, made the statement […]
Senator Loren Legarda stressed the importance of protecting the country’s coastal resources and having a comprehensive water resource management program. Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committees on Finance and Climate Change, made the statement during the plenary debates on the proposed 2018 budget of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). In response […]
Senator Loren Legarda ensured that more funds have been allocated for the quick recovery and rehabilitation of war-torn Marawi City under the proposed 2018 National Budget. Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, said that aside from the budget under the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (NDRRM) Fund for Marawi’s rehabilitation, the […]
Senator Loren Legarda committed to increase the budget for public school teachers in their pursuit for further studies, such as Masters and Doctorate degrees, as well as for their chalk allowance for next year. “It is only proper that we acknowledge the invaluable service of our teachers to the society. They act as second […]
Senator Loren Legarda urged proponents of the National Greening Program (NGP) to support the weaving and biofuel industries in the Philippines by producing our own silk, cotton, and nipa mangroves in the country. Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, made the statement during the budget hearing of the proposed 2018 budget of […]
Senator Loren Legarda called on authorities to implement ecological solid waste management plans and strictly enforce regulations on garbage segregation and disposal. Legarda, principal sponsor and author of the Ecological Solid Waste Management (ESWM) Act, made the statement following a report by the environmental group Greenpeace that cites the Philippines as the third worst […]