February 27, 2024
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda honored former United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his outstanding global contributions to global diplomacy, peacekeeping efforts, and sustainable development.
The four-term senator personally conveyed the message as the eighth UN Secretary-General visited the Philippine Senate, with Legarda filing Senate Resolution No. 929 that commended the South Korean diplomat.
“In 2013, following the devastation brought by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, his visit to Tacloban City in December symbolized a strong message of hope for […]
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February 27, 2024
Sponsorship Speech by Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda
Resolution Honoring 8th UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon
February 27, 2024
Mr. President and esteemed colleagues,
I rise today to sponsor the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 929, which honors the extraordinary contributions of the 8th United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon. Throughout his ten years of service, Secretary-General Ban exemplified unwavering dedication to global diplomacy, peacekeeping, and sustainable development.
His tenure was defined by a steadfast commitment to fostering peace, advancing sustainable development, and […]
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February 27, 2024
Sponsorship Speech by Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda
Resolution Honoring 8th UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon
February 27, 2024
Mr. President and esteemed colleagues,
I rise today to sponsor the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 929, which honors the extraordinary contributions of the 8th United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon. Throughout his ten years of service, Secretary-General Ban exemplified unwavering dedication to global diplomacy, peacekeeping, and sustainable development.
His tenure was defined by a steadfast commitment to fostering peace, advancing sustainable development, and […]
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February 26, 2024
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda and other senators will welcome former United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to the Philippines during the latter’s visit to the Senate on Tuesday, February 27.
Ban Ki-moon is visiting the country to deliver a speech on climate change and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on February 26-28, 2024.
“The Secretary-General’s visit to the Philippines serves as an unyielding testament to his continuous efforts to address current challenges and uncertainties in […]
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February 26, 2024
Mr. President,
I rise today to express my strong support for the Host Country Agreement between the Philippines and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Establishing the GGGI Office in the Philippines —an agreement that signifies our country’s commitment to sustainable development and green growth initiatives.
The Global Green Growth Institute is an international organization dedicated to promoting sustainable economic growth in developing countries. GGGI has served as a valuable partner to the Philippines since our accession to its Establishment Agreement in […]
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