Legarda calls for greater transparency, access to information at the first PH hosting of International Conference of Information Commissioners

June 19, 2023

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda emphasized the vital role of transparency in governance and the need for accountability and transparency in the government as she delivered a speech at the opening session of the 14th Edition of the International Conference of Information Commissioners (ICIC) held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City today.
“Whether it is to hide incompetence, reduce the work they have to do, or actually hide corruption, transparency in government will remain a lofty […]

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Legarda salutes the life and legacy of late Senator Rodolfo Biazon

June 19, 2023

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda honors the life and legacy of former Senator Rodolfo “Pong” Biazon as she leads the Necrological Service dedicated to the late senator at the Senate today.
“He is admired for his dedication to selflessness and how he was able to gain the affection and trust of the people being a former soldier. He possessed a genuine love for our flag and had proven his steadfast commitment to upholding the integrity of our democratic institutions,” Legarda […]

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Legarda expresses support for PH Export Development Plan, recognizes RCEP to be vehicle for its success

June 15, 2023

Speaking at the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) International Trade Forum (ITF) held at Shangri-La The Fort, BGC, Taguig City, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda recognized the immense potential of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) as the vehicle for the success of the Philippine Export Development Plan.
“I have always had faith in the skills, creativity, and innovativeness of the Filipino. That has never been the issue plaguing our country and our reduced capacity to compete. Both the […]

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Legarda expands Starlink Internet initiative in Antique

June 9, 2023

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda continues to champion the installation of Starlink Internet in her home province of Antique in her relentless pursuit of bridging the digital divide in the Philippines.
Following the successful implementation of the technology at Lacaron Integrated School in Sibalom, the project has reached Sta. Ana National High School in the Municipality of Pandan, where Legarda donated the Starlink Internet unit installed at the school.
“By installing Starlink Internet at Sta. Ana National High School we are […]

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Legarda relaunches Philippine Studies Program at ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute Singapore

June 8, 2023

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda witnessed the signing of the Deed of Donation Agreement between the Philippine Embassy in Singapore and the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) – Yusof Ishak Institute Singapore at Heng Mui Keng Terrace, Singapore.
The Philippines Studies Program was initiated by Legarda many years back to promote Philippine culture, arts, history, security, environment and economy, among others, in various prestigious international universities in pursuit of promoting a deeper understanding of the Philippines among Filipino and […]

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