July 28, 2023
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda stressed the significance of maintaining reciprocity and mutual respect in upholding the rights of the Philippines over the West Philippine Sea disputes as constituted under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Seas (UNCLOS) seven years ago.
In January this year, Legarda pushed for creating a comprehensive legal structure conforming to the UNCLOS that reflects the essence of a rules-based system for maritime governance through filing Senate Bill 1649, or the Philippine Maritime […]
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July 27, 2023
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda praised the vibrant Filipino music scene as an integral part of preserving Filipinos’ cultural identity and heritage.
Legarda, long heralded as a staunch defender and promoter of Filipino culture, said that original Pilipino music (OPM) is another avenue in chronicling history.
“OPM is a fun way to reconnect with the Filipinos’ psyche – it helps us advance Filipino arts and culture and promote our impressive work to the world,” mentioned Legarda in commemoration of the Linggo […]
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July 25, 2023
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda welcomed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call to integrate climate change into the Philippines’ policymaking.
Legarda, a United Nations Global Champion for Resilience, said this has to be seen by the entire government as marching orders to consider the climate in all planning, decision-making, and budgeting.
“As we reflect on President Marcos Jr.’s second State of the Nation Address (SONA), I want to express my appreciation for his recognition of climate change as a pressing priority,” […]
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July 24, 2023
As the Second Regular Session of the 19th Congress opens today, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda reaffirmed her commitment to crafting legislation that will uplift the lives of Filipinos and bring progress to the nation.
“I am deeply grateful to serve the Filipino people, along with my colleagues, and I thank them for their unwavering support and contribution in creating our country’s future policies,” Legarda stated.
Among the laws Legarda co-authored and co-sponsored over the past 12 months are Republic Act […]
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July 23, 2023
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda hopes to hear President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. tackle issues that would help uplift the lives of Filipinos such as employment, pandemic recovery, and the environment during the Chief Executive’s second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday.
“I look forward to hearing the President’s plans after a year in office. I’d like to see a roadmap for sustainable pandemic recovery not just in the health sector, but in food and energy security, job […]
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