May 4, 2024
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda today lauded the City of Malabon, which celebrates its 423rd founding anniversary this year, for properly combining its rich past with forward-thinking policies.
“Malabon boasts a rich cultural heritage, renowned not only for its famous Pancit Malabon but also for its historical treasures,” said Legarda in a speech during the Araw ng Pasasalamat on Saturday.
“Our city has changed from the green, open areas of my childhood to the bustling and vibrant community we see now,” […]
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May 4, 2024
Isang mapagpalang araw sa lahat. It is my pleasure to address everyone here today as we celebrate the 23rd anniversary of Malabon’s cityhood and the 425th founding anniversary of Malabon City. I would like to acknowledge Mayor Jeannie N. Sandoval, Former Congressman Ricky S. Sandoval, all city officials, and all the Malabueños.
Malabon is more than just another place on the map for me. I was born and grew up in Barangay Potrero, a model community with our zero-waste initiatives, recognized […]
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May 3, 2024
As the global temperature rises to unprecedented levels, it is imperative that we confront the stark reality of our changing climate. The recent report of Metro Manila hitting an all-time high record of 45°C heat index is not just a local anomaly; it is a glaring symptom of a planet in crisis. The warning signs have been evident for years, but now we are truly facing the era of “global boiling,” as aptly termed by the United Nations.
The urgency of […]
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April 30, 2024
As we convene today to deliberate upon our extensive agenda comprising 32 bills, it is evident that our collective focus is firmly centered on the preservation and enhancement of Philippine culture and heritage.
The bills cover a wide array of initiatives, from establishing key cultural institutions to declaring national heritage zones. Each proposed measure reflects our steadfast commitment to safeguarding the diverse traditions, languages, arts, and practices that collectively shape our identity as Filipinos.
Our cultural heritage, forged through centuries of colonization […]
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April 30, 2024
Opening Statement of Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda
Committee on Culture and the Arts Hearing
April 30, 2024
As we convene today to deliberate upon our extensive agenda comprising 32 bills, it is evident that our collective focus is firmly centered on the preservation and enhancement of Philippine culture and heritage.
The bills cover a wide array of initiatives, from establishing key cultural institutions to declaring national heritage zones. Each proposed measure reflects our steadfast commitment to safeguarding the diverse traditions, languages, arts, […]
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