November 28, 2023
Co-Sponsorship Speech
Senate President Pro Tempore
Loren Legarda
Philippine Maritime Zones Act
Dear Honorable Colleagues,
I rise today to express my strong support for the “Philippine Maritime Zones Act.” I believe that it is our duty to uphold and protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Philippines, especially in the maritime domain.
The Philippines is an archipelagic state with a vast maritime territory that is rich in natural resources and biodiversity. However, our country’s maritime domain is also facing various challenges, such as […]
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November 28, 2023
Message of Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda
November 28, 2023
Resolution Commending the Relevant National Government Agencies and Local Government Units for their Contributions in the Successful Hosting of the 31st Annual Meeting of the Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum
Mr. President and esteemed colleagues, I stand before this august chamber with a profound sense of gratitude and pride as the Chairperson of the Drafting Committee of the recently concluded 31st Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum.
First and foremost, I would like to express my […]
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November 26, 2023
Message of Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda
The Estuary in Southeast Asia: Reflections on Ecological and Social History, Roundtable Discussion in the Event of the Closing of Tripa de Gallina: Guts of Estuary
25 November 2023 |Venice, Italy
Ladies and gentlemen, members of the Filipino community, friends and guests, good afternoon.
Southeast Asia is a region renowned for its lush landscapes and exceptional diversity. Its estuaries, in particular, are vital nodes of the region’s ecology and culture. They serve as the […]
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November 25, 2023
To all our honorable delegates and friends, fellow workers in parliamentary work, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. It is both an honor and privilege to have been designated as the Chairperson of the Drafting Committee of the 31st Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF), a key role in shaping the final text of the draft resolutions submitted by our fellow parliamentarians from the Asia Pacific region.
Efforts were made by the Drafting Committee to encapsulate the substantial work undertaken […]
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November 24, 2023
MESSAGE OF SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE LOREN LEGARDA 31ST ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ASIA-PACIFIC PARLIAMENTARY FORUM (APPF)
Plenary Session II – Economic and Trade Matters: Rethinking Critical Infrastructure
24 November 2023
Honorable members of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum, distinguished guests, and fellow advocates of sustainable development,
I am deeply honored to address you today at the 31st Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum. As we delve into the critical realm of Economic and Trade Matters, I wish to draw our collective […]
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