October 17, 2012
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA
WELCOME REMARKS
Launch of the Hibla Pavilion of Textiles and
Weaves of the Philippines
SMX Convention Center
17 October 2012
It is with great honor that I welcome you all today as we celebrate the Indigenous Peoples’ month and unveil the exceptional skills and enduring traditions of our cultural communities.
Together with the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), I thank you […]
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October 17, 2012
Senate Session Hall;Our culture is our story as a nation. It is the narrative that binds Filipinos, regardless of ethnicity, social class, or educational background, into a common chronicle of tradition, hardship, and triumph.
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October 15, 2012
Senate Session Hall;Last October 13, the world celebrated the International Day for Disaster Reduction. Allow me to highlight the theme of this year’s celebration: Women & Girls – The [in]Visible Force of Resilience.
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October 9, 2012
38th Philippine Business Conference;I am grateful to the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) for inviting me to take part in this forum. The business sector is a vital partner of the government in carrying out the needed programs and reforms for a progressive nation.
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October 6, 2012
Old Legislative Building, National Museum of the Philippines;Our heritage is a fundamental source of socio-economic empowerment, especially for cultural communities that have been struggling to relive traditions in this modern day and age.
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