Pahayag ni Senador Loren Legarda ukol sa pagkakaaresto ni Guo Hua Ping na kilala rin bilang Alice Guo

September 4, 2024

Ang balitang pagkakahuli sa Indonesia kay Guo Hua Ping o mas kilala bilang Alice Guo ay isang mahalagang hakbang sa ating patuloy na pagsugpo sa mga katiwaliang kanyang kinasasangkutan. Ang kanyang pagtakas at pagtatago mula sa kanyang mga pananagutan dito sa Pilipinas ay malinaw na nagpapakita ng tahasang pag-iwas sa hustisya.
Patuloy nating tututukan ang takbo ng imbestigasyon upang matiyak na masusing matalakay at mabigyang linaw ang bawat aspeto ng kasong ito. Kailangang maisaalang-alang ang buong kwento ng katiwalian, malaman ang […]

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Legarda pushes for better internet connectivity in PH

September 3, 2024

Senator Loren Legarda pushes for the passage of Senate Bill No. 2699, or the proposed Konektadong Pinoy Act.
“At present, connectivity is no longer a luxury but a necessity. In order to push for holistic national growth, it is vital to invest in the further development of data transmission services, narrowing the digital divide in the country,” Legarda said.
“It is our goal to also democratize the digital marketplace by eliminating regulatory barriers and promoting a technology-neutral policy framework to create a […]

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Co-sponsorship Speech of Senator Loren Legarda on SBN-1273 under Committee Report No. 312: Equal Access to Public Cemeteries Act

September 3, 2024

Mr. President, esteemed colleagues:
Today, we are confronted with a fundamental issue that transcends life itself—the dignity of every Filipino, even in death. Part of our solemn duty is to ensure that the rights we champion in life are upheld even in the final moments of one’s journey.
We cannot allow a situation where, even in death, there are challenges and obstacles that divide our people. The act of laying a loved one to rest should be a moment of peace, not […]

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Senator Loren Legarda on Proclamation No. 678 Declaring September 3 as a Day of National Mourning over the Passing of MB Federico Caballero

September 2, 2024

We thank President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for declaring a day of national mourning over the passing of Manlilikha ng Bayan Federico Caballero.
Caballero, affectionately called “Nong Pedring,” recently passed away at the age of 88, leaving us an indelible legacy in the preservation of Filipino heritage.
Nong Pedring kept the “Sugidanon,” or the epic tales of Central Panay, alive and vibrant by faithfully chanting them in the Kinaray-a language, ensuring that the rich oral traditions of his people are passed down to […]

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Legarda honors former House Speaker De Venecia Jr. for remarkable contributions to country

August 28, 2024

Legarda honors former House Speaker De Venecia Jr. for remarkable contributions to country
The Senate has adopted a Resolution authored by Senator Loren Legarda honoring former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. for his distinguished career and profound contributions to the Philippines.
De Venecia, fondly known as JDV, served as Speaker of the House of Representatives for an unprecedented five terms from 1992 to 1998 and from 2001 to 2008. As the architect of the Rainbow Coalition, he played a key role […]

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