March 23, 2017
Senator Loren Legarda
Eulogy for Senator Leticia Ramos-Shahani
March 23, 2017 | Senate Session Hall
Perhaps it was not coincidence that former Senate President Pro-Tempore Leticia Ramos-Shahani passed away on women’s month. Perhaps, even until her death, she wanted to make a statement on women empowerment. Manang Letty was, after all, a true embodiment of the empowered Filipina.
Even before the Philippines elected its first female president, Senator Shahani was already fighting for a niche for women in the global […]
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March 22, 2017
Message of Senator Loren Legarda
Be Secure Project’s Finale & World Water Day
22 March 2017 | The Peninsula Hotel, Makati City
“We never know the worth of water, till the well is dry.”[1]
This is probably one of the most overused adages about water. Understandably as it encapsulates the continuing challenge of water security and sustainability.
Water is a basic need yet it is a resource that we have taken for granted. Perhaps the seeming abundance of it creates a […]
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March 16, 2017
Opening Remarks of Senator Loren Legarda
Orientation Meeting with State Universities and Colleges on Local Climate Change Action Plans
16 March 2017 | Senate of the Philippines
I wish to greet all of you a triumphant and hopeful morning!
Triumphant because finally we have ratified the Paris Agreement on Climate Change following the President’s signing of the Instrument of Accession and with the Senate’s unanimous concurrence; hopeful because through this gathering we are taking a vital step towards achieving the […]
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March 15, 2017
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA
Co-Sponsorship Speech
Confirmation of the Ad Interim Appointment of
General Noel Samson Buan
Mr. President,
I have the honor to co-sponsor the confirmation of the appointment of Noel Samson Buan to the rank of Brigadier General.
General Buan is recognized as a highly-trained and accomplished intelligence officer; admired and respected by his peers for his intelligence, various accomplishments and excellent leadership qualities.
He currently serves as the Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Reservist and Retiree Affairs since 2015 and actively […]
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March 15, 2017
Senator Loren Legarda
Sponsorship Speech on the Proposed Rightsizing the National Government Act
Senate Bill No. 1395 under Committee Report No. 56
15 March 2017 | Senate Session Hall
Mr. President, distinguished colleagues, good afternoon.
It is my honor as Chairperson of the Committee on Finance and the Sub-Committee on Senate Bill Nos. 1162 and 1167 to sponsor Senate Bill No. 1395 under Committee Report No. 56 or “An Act Rightsizing the National Government to Improve Public Service Delivery […]
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