May 25, 2023
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda lauded the move to reinforce rules and regulations safeguarding geographical indications (GIs) in the country, potentially giving Filipino-made products a significant advantage toward economic and social development through responsible use of the intellectual property system.
“These new regulations issued by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) are therefore a welcome development. While it cannot be expected to resolve past controversies or halt attempts at cultural appropriation, it is a very good step toward this end,” Legarda […]
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May 23, 2023
The Senate has adopted and ratified on Tuesday the bicameral conference committee report on the Cultural Mapping Bill, amending Republic Act No. 10066 or the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009.
Legarda, Chairperson of the Committee on Culture and the Arts, said the ratification of the measure is a momentous occasion as the country celebrates National Heritage Month this May.
“Our heritage is our most precious asset. It is our vital link, our irrefutable connection to the past, and the living form […]
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May 23, 2023
I am deeply saddened by the news that the Manila Central Post Office, one of the historic buildings in the country and declared an Important Cultural Property (ICP), was engulfed by a massive fire that started late night Sunday.
Having been built in 1926, this building is one of the oldest and most iconic structures in the Philippines that has been an essential part of our history, surviving many calamities and the Battle of Manila during World War II.
Before the fire […]
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May 18, 2023
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda expressed concern and urged the government, private sector, and all citizens to prepare for hotter and drier days due to a high probability of El Niño emerging in the coming season and persisting until the first quarter of 2024.
Legarda made the statement when the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) upgraded its warning status to El Niño Alert earlier this month, indicating an 80% probability of El Niño emerging in the June-July-August […]
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May 16, 2023
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda underscored the importance of collaborative efforts in constantly achieving excellence among the Filipino people amidst the rising challenges in the Philippines as she keynoted the 1st The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) Impact Summit on Saturday.
As a recipient of the prestigious TOYM award for her works in journalism in 1992, Legarda recognized the vital role of Filipinos, especially the youth, in nation-building through proactive responses and involvement in addressing various complexities facing the nation.
“Addressing the […]
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