August 28, 2024
Legarda mourns passing of Manlilikha ng Bayan Federico Caballero
Senator Loren Legarda praised the achievements of the late Manlilikha ng Bayan Federico “Nong Pedring” Caballero as someone who left an indelible mark on the nation’s heritage.
Caballero, who died recently at the age of 88, was honored in 2000 with the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan award as an epic chanter of the Panay-Bukidnon community.
“He was the embodiment of dedication to the Panay-Bukidnon community, keeping the Sugidanon or the epic tales of […]
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August 28, 2024
Sponsorship Speech of Senator Loren Legarda for Senate Resolution Honoring Former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr.
28 August 2024
Mr. President, esteemed colleagues, it is with deep respect and honor that I stand before you today to sponsor a resolution paying tribute to an extraordinary man whose life and legacy have profoundly influenced our nation—Former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr.
Affectionately known as JDV, he is a towering figure in Philippine politics and governance. Hailing from Dagupan City, JDV’s journey in […]
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August 27, 2024
Legarda thanks Senate for the passing of Agosto Uno bill on third reading
The Philippine Senate passed on third reading a bill filed by Senator Loren Legarda that aims to set every August 1 of the year as the “Araw ng Paglalathala at Pagtatanyag ng Kasarinlan ng Pilipinas.”
Legarda, the principal sponsor and co-author of Senate Bill No. 2690, said that August 1, 1898’s significance extends far beyond a simple historical date.
“On this day, the Bacoor Assembly marked a pivotal moment in […]
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August 27, 2024
Privilege Speech of Senator Loren Legarda
Manlilikha ng Bayan Federico “Nong Pedring” Caballero
August 27, 2024 | Session Hall, Senate of the Philippines
Mr. President,
We are gathered here today in solemn remembrance of a beloved father, community leader, epic chanter, and an icon of cultural heritage not only for his community but for the nation — Manlilikha ng Bayan Federico Caballero, who we lovingly call Nong Pedring.
Nong Pedring is a national cultural treasure whose life’s work has left an indelible mark […]
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August 27, 2024
EXPLANATION OF VOTE OF SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA
Senate Bill No. 2690
The Bacoor Assembly of 1898 Act
Senate of the Philippines
August 27, 2024
Senate of the Philippines
Mr. President, dear colleagues,
As the co-author and sponsor of Senate Bill No. 2690, I am deeply committed to the passage of this important legislation, which seeks to designate August 1 as “Araw ng Paglalathala at Pagtatanyag ng Kasarinlan ng Pilipinas.”
The significance of August 1, 1898, extends far beyond a simple historical date. On […]
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