September 19, 2024
Bonsoir à tous!
It is with much gratitude and humility that I receive the title of Officier of the Legion of Honor by the French Government led today by Her Excellency Marie Fontanel. It was eight years ago that I was first honored with the title of Chevalier dans l’Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur, and today, standing here as an Officier, I am even more inspired to live up to the noble principles this award represents.
This award is more than […]
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September 19, 2024
Senator Loren Legarda was conferred the prestigious title of Officier dans l’Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur by the French Government, with the distinction presented by French Ambassador Marie Fontanel in a ceremony at the Ambassador’s residence on September 19, 2024.
This award follows Legarda’s previous conferment as Chevalier of the Legion of Honor in 2016, further solidifying her invaluable contributions to fostering Philippine-French relations, cultural diplomacy, and climate action.
In her acceptance speech, Legarda expressed her deep gratitude and humility, emphasizing […]
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September 14, 2024
In commemorating the 126th anniversary of the opening of the Malolos Congress, Senator Loren Legarda underscored the importance of this historic event as a reminder to treasure and uphold the independence the Philippines continues to enjoy.
“The events of the past have already imparted us invaluable lessons about our struggle for independence. We owe this hard-earned independence to our forefathers, whose dedicated efforts and courage freed our nation from foreign oppression,” said Legarda.
The Barasoain Church in Malolos witnessed one of the […]
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September 11, 2024
The 2024 World Risk Report by the Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict at Ruhr University Bochum and the Bündnis Entwicklung Hilft reveals a distressing reality: the Philippines has the highest World Risk Index (WRI) among 193 countries for the third consecutive year. With a WRI of 46.86, we are again at the top of the list.
We have long understood that the Philippines grapples with a daunting challenge due to our geographical location. With our location in […]
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September 10, 2024
Senator Loren Legarda raised concerns regarding the budget allocation for flood management programs under the 2025 National Expenditure Program (NEP) of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
Given the country’s continuous flooding issues, especially in Metro Manila, Legarda emphasized the need for accountability and jurisdiction in utilizing funds.
“Despite the annual budget increase for flood control and mitigation, many areas remain vulnerable to severe flooding. The major river basins, principal rivers, and waterways are either not dredged, remain full of […]
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