Co-sponsorship Speech: Concurrence of the International Labor Organization (ILO) Convention No. 190 (C190) in the Senate

December 5, 2023

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda delivers her co-sponsorship speech for the concurrence of the International Labor Organization (ILO) Convention No. 190 (C190) in the Senate
December 5, 2023
Honorable colleagues, I rise before this esteemed chamber to express my support for the concurrence of the International Labor Organization (ILO) Convention No. 190 (C190) in the Senate. I advocate for the endorsement of this significant international treaty as it holds unparalleled importance in advancing the protection of workers against violence and […]

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5th International Conference on Cultural Statistics and Creative Economy

December 4, 2023

Message of
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda
5th International Conference on Cultural Statistics and Creative Economy
December 4, 2023
It is my pleasure to join you today at the 5th International Conference on Cultural Statistics and Creative Economy, a vital platform convened by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) that unites scholars, researchers, academe, government officials, and private individuals in a collaborative effort to delve into the intricacies of cultural statistics.
Our culture is our identity. Our diverse ethnolinguistic […]

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Message: Turning the Tide: The Philippines’ Journey to Climate Resilience | COP28, Dubai

December 2, 2023

Message of Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda
Turning the Tide: The Philippines’ Journey to Climate Resilience
2 December 2023 1:00 PM| COP28, Dubai
We live in difficult and challenging times in this era of the climate crisis.
The urgency to adapt—to safeguard vulnerable populations and build resilience within our communities—has never been clearer. Mitigation is just as important, in order to minimize the scale and intensity of climate impacts we must adapt to, as well as leapfrog to low-carbon systems and […]

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