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Every Day Is Earth Day – LEGARDA

  Senator Loren Legarda encouraged everyone to do acts that would help save the planet not only during Earth Day but every day. On April 22, the world observed Earth Day as a reminder of man’s responsibility to take care of the environment. “Mother Earth is giving so much to us every day-the food we […]

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We Must Give Free Dialysis Treatment to Kidney Patients in the Provinces – ANGARA

  Senator Sonny Angara has proposed to give free dialysis treatment to kidney disease-stricken Filipinos living in the provinces. Under his Senate Bill 1329, all national, regional, and provincial government hospitals are required to establish, operate and maintain a dialysis ward or unit that will give free dialysis medical procedure to indigent patients. Angara filed […]

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We Need Infant-Friendly Facilities in the Philippines – VILLANUEVA

  Senator Joel Villanueva has filed a bill requiring establishments and government agencies to provide child-friendly seating and diaper-changing stations in men’s and women’s restrooms. Senate Bill No. 1296 or the “Infant-Friendly Facilities Act of 2017” integrates previously drafted legislation by the late Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago that requires diaper-changing stations in restrooms or facilities accessible […]

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Philippines can Lead Global Fight to Close Gender Gap – LEGARDA

  As the observance of the 2017 National Women’s Month comes to a close, Senator Loren Legarda said that the Philippines can lead the global effort to achieve gender equality and women empowerment. Legarda said that the Philippines is among the top countries that is successful in empowering women and addressing issues on gender gap. […]

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Paris Agreement Enters Into Force for Philippines on Earth Day – LEGARDA

  Senator Loren Legarda announced that the Paris Agreement on Climate Change will enter into force for the Philippines on Earth Day, April 22, 2017, one year after it signed the Treaty together with more than a hundred nations. The Philippines becomes the 138th state party to the Agreement after the Philippine Mission to the […]

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DENR “All Out” in Enforcement of Environmental Laws – VALDEZ

  A top DENR official directed attention to a recent successful inter-government operation that prevented an attempt at illegal logging in Bulacan, noting that the environment department was at “full throttle in its campaign to protect the environment.” “The DENR is more active than ever in implementing environmental protection. We’re moving forward and not at […]

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Senate Concurrence to the Paris Agreement on Climate Change Is a Great Victory for the Planet – LOPEZ

DENR Secretary Gina Lopez expressed elation at the Senate’s unanimous concurrence to the Paris Agreement on Climate Change on Tuesday, days after President Rodrigo Duterte ratified the landmark global environment pact. “I’m very happy. This is a great victory for the planet. President Digong set the stage for the Senate’s concurrence to the Paris Agreement,” […]