October 4, 2021
In celebration of the Elderly Filipino Week, three-term Senator, now Deputy Speaker, Loren Legarda renewed her call for stronger implementation of Republic Act No. 9994, or the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010, which she principally authored.
“I authored the law in the 14th Congress to provide additional benefits and privileges to our Filipino senior citizens as my tribute to our elders who have been and continue to be part of nation-building. To take care of the elderly has been a […]
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October 4, 2021
Three-term Senator Loren Legarda renewed her call for the increase of DSWD’s budget to ensure that more than 4 million families who are all active members of 4Ps will be able to access government programs like the Department’s Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), a livelihood program that supports 4Ps families to eventually gain financial independence. It offers two tracks—microenterprise development track, which provides a maximum of Php 15,000 seed capital fund; and the employment facilitation track, providing maximum of Php 5,000 […]
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October 1, 2021
ANTIQUE Rep. Loren Legarda was the first to file her certificate of candidacy (CoC) on Friday for senator in the upcoming 2022 national elections.
She said that laws she helped craft and pass in her previous terms as a senator have been used for the country’s pandemic response against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).
“I believe that my vast experience as a former majority leader and a senator for three terms, I have been able to craft the laws that are helping […]
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October 1, 2021
Antique Rep. Loren Legarda on Friday morning filed her Certificate of Candidacy (CoC) for senator in the May 2022 national elections.
She arrived at the Sofitel Garden Tent in Pasay City at around 8:00 a.m., making her the first one to file a CoC for the national post.
Based on a recent Pulse Asia survey, Legarda ranked fourth in the senatorial race with 47.2 percent. Broadcaster Raffy Tulfo topped the poll with 55.2 percent.
Prior to being a congresswoman, Legarda is a three-term […]
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October 1, 2021
MANILA, Philippines — Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda (Antique), who is eyeing a return to the Senate, is the first to file her candidacy before the Commission on Elections on Friday as the poll body opens submissions for certificates of candidacy.
“I believe that with my vast experience as a former majority leader, as a senator for three terms, I’ve been able to craft the laws that are helping our people right now and there is much more that I can give […]
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