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In celebration of International Museum Day (May 18), Senator Loren Legarda encouraged everyone to make frequent visits to museums to enrich understanding of our culture and history. “Art and culture are food for the soul. It enriches our understanding of our tradition and history and promotes better understanding especially among Filipinos whose culture is […]
Senator Loren Legarda welcomed the Quezon City Court’s ruling ordering the release of the retirement benefits of lawyers from the Public Attorneys Office (PAO) worth P178 million, saying that public attorneys deserve adequate retirement benefits after long years of hard work and dedication to public interest practice. “The court’s decision recognizes the rights of […]
Senator Loren Legarda said that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should address the need to bring about more equitable and sustainable economic development across the region and to promote stronger regional cooperation. Legarda said that the Philippines, as Chair of ASEAN 2017, has an excellent opportunity to steer ASEAN’s work in ways […]
Senator Loren Legarda said that Filipinos, especially those in poor vulnerable communities, would benefit from the country’s accession to the Paris Agreement on Climate Change through the Green Climate Fund (GCF). Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committees on Climate Change and Finance, made the statement as she joined delegates from other Asian countries at […]
Senator Loren Legarda said she will convene a national dialogue for stakeholders on the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in the Philippines to ensure that the country prioritizes the right programs for funding and to involve the private sector and non-profit organizations. Legarda made the statement at the High Level Segment of the Green Climate […]
Senator Loren Legarda has expressed support for the ongoing Palarong Pambansa which is held in her home province of Antique on April 23 to 29, stressing the importance of providing support, motivation and exposure to the Filipino youth to enable them to become effective contributors to nation building. “The youth has a vital role […]
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 […]
Senator Loren Legarda renewed her call for heightened earthquake preparedness following several temblors that have hit the country, particularly in Southern Luzon. At least two earthquakes with magnitude 5.6 and 6.0 jolted Batangas and were felt in nearby areas including Metro Manila on Saturday, only four days after a 5.5 earthquake also hit the […]
Senator Loren Legarda expressed support to the resumption of peace talks between the Philippine Government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) as the two parties re-opened the negotiations in Noordwijk, The Netherlands on Monday, April 3. “We welcome the resumption of the formal peace talks between the government and the NDFP. We […]
In observance of the Holy Week, Senator Loren Legarda encouraged Filipinos to “carbon fast” – a kind of fasting that is environment-friendly. “As stewards of God’s creation, it is beneficial to everyone – humans and other species alike – if we become more aware of our actions’ effects on the environment. As we observe […]