January 11, 2025
Dear graduates, esteemed faculty, proud families, and distinguished guests,
Today, I stand before you not just as your Senator but as a proud daughter of Antique whose roots run deep in this beautiful province, and whose hopes and dreams are as boundless as our seas and as grand as our mountains. I am deeply honored to receive the Doctor of Humanities, honoris causa, from this distinguished institution. To be recognized here, among my fellow Antiqueños, in a place that holds the […]
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January 11, 2025
Legarda receives honorary PhD; reminds UA students to be stewards of resiliency, inclusive transformation
In recognition of her invaluable contributions to the nation and inclusive public service to the Filipino people, Senator Loren Legarda received an Honoris Causa, Doctor of Humanities from the University of Antique (UA) as she graced the university’s commencement exercises on January 11, 2025.
Speaking before the 262 graduates of UA, Legarda conveyed her deepest appreciation to the University, for what she considers one of the highest honors […]
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January 9, 2025
Better conditions for Filipino seafarers after Magna Carta enactment – Legarda
Senator Loren Legarda pins her hopes for better working conditions for Filipino seafarers, after the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of their Magna Carta was signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Wednesday, January 8.
The signing of the IRR ensures the full implementation of this landmark legislation, which aims to safeguard the rights and welfare of seafarers.
Legarda, author and co-sponsor of the Magna Carta, expressed optimism about the positive […]
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January 8, 2025
Let’s help pardoned Filipinos from UAE — Legarda
Senator Loren Legarda welcomed the pardoning of 220 Filipinos detained in the United Arab Emirates by President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan last December.
Legarda emphasized that while the pardon is a significant step forward, it must be accompanied by comprehensive measures to help the repatriated individuals reintegrate into society and rebuild their lives.
“While we wholeheartedly welcome the release and impending repatriation of these 220 Filipinos, we must also focus on ensuring that […]
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January 7, 2025
Legarda calls on Filipinos to cut back on single-use plastics
In observance of National Zero Waste Month, Senator Loren Legarda reiterated her call for Filipinos to lean into recyclable materials and contribute to a more sustainable waste management cycle.
“The Philippines has been tagged as one of the top ocean polluters worldwide, primarily due to our dependence on single-use plastics,” said the senator who authored and principally sponsored the Republic Act (RA) 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act.
“It is time […]
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