September 23, 2013
Sen. Loren Legarda
Senator Loren Legarda launched on Sept. 20, 2013 the Baybayin Gallery and the expanded permanent textile gallery at the Museum of the Filipino People.
Sen. Loren, Chair of the Senate Committee on Cultural Communities, said that the Hibla ng Lahing Filipino: The Artistry of Philippine Textiles, the country’s first permanent textile gallery, has been expanded to include more traditional garments made from indigenous fiber and weaving looms from several weaving communities.
“The National Museum has a vast collection of indigenous […]
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September 20, 2013
Senator Loren Legarda is set to launch the Baybayin Gallery and the expanded permanent textile gallery at the Museum of the Filipino People on September 20, 2013.
Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Cultural Communities, said that the Hibla ng Lahing Filipino: The Artistry of Philippine Textiles, the country’s first permanent textile gallery, has been expanded to include more traditional garments made from indigenous fiber and weaving looms from several weaving communities.
“The National Museum has a vast collection of indigenous textiles and we […]
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September 19, 2013
Legarda: Strengthen Diplomatic Relations with other nations through ‘cultural diplomacy’
Senator Loren Legarda today urged the government to pursue strengthened diplomatic relations with other nations through cultural diplomacy during the budget hearing of the Department of Foreign Affairs.
“We need a cultural renaissance. We need to understand that our culture, shaped by our heritage, practices, and tradition, is a powerful tool in promoting our diplomatic agenda,” Legarda said.
“I am confident that our artistry and culture would leave other nations in awe. Our […]
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September 19, 2013
Senator Loren Legarda today urged the government to pursue strengthened diplomatic relations with other nations through cultural diplomacy during the budget hearing of the Department of Foreign Affairs.
“We need a cultural renaissance. We need to understand that our culture, shaped by our heritage, practices, and tradition, is a powerful tool in forwarding our diplomatic agenda,” Legarda said.
“I am confident that our artistry and culture would leave other nations in awe. Our indigenous peoples are the epitome of the tradition, the […]
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September 18, 2013
Senator Loren Legarda urged the government to intensify its campaign to combat climate change as stranded commuters, long queues in public transport stations, students wading in flood waters, stalled cars, and bancas in city streets become usual scenarios.
“Normal sa isang nanay na nagtatrabaho ang gumising nang maaga para ayusin ang pangangailangan ng kaniyang asawa at mga anak na pumapasok sa trabaho at paaralan. Ngunit kung dati ay gumigising siya ng alas-singko ng umaga, ngayon ay gumigising siya nang mas maaga […]
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