Co-Sponsorship Speech: Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act

May 13, 2024

Co-sponsorship Speech of Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda
Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act
Session Hall, 13 May 2024
Thank you, Mr. President.
It is high time and it is just righteous that we now designate by law and by the President of the Republic of the Philippines all archipelagic sea lanes and air routes passage by foreign ships and aircrafts.
The Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act adopts protective measures to regulate international maritime activities including measures adopted or to be proposed for adoption in […]

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Legarda lauds inscription of the Hinilawod epic series to international registry

May 13, 2024

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda welcomed the inscription of the Hinilawod epic series to the UNESCO Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific (MOWCAP) Registry.
“We are pleased to welcome the inclusion of the analog recordings of the Hinilawod epic series into the Memory of the World Regional Register. These recordings are a testament to the painstaking fieldwork of one of the country’s most eminent anthropologists, F. Landa Jocano. He leaves us a significant testament of the […]

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Co-sponsorship Speech of Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda: Resolution Expressing Profound Sympathy and Sincere Condolences of the Senate on the Death of Former Senator Rene Saguisag

May 7, 2024

Today, with heavy hearts, we gather to honor the memory and legacy of an individual who embodied selfless service to the Filipino people, of giving more to those who have less.
Senator Saguisag’s journey was one defined by humility and resilience. From an early age, he knew the value of hard work and perseverance. While walking through the halls of college and law school as a student, he juggled the weight of textbooks and the burdens of labor, working as a […]

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Legarda Joins Malabon’s Cityhood and Founding Anniversary, Reflects on Heritage and Commitment to Progress

May 4, 2024

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda today lauded the City of Malabon, which celebrates its 423rd founding anniversary this year, for properly combining its rich past with forward-thinking policies.
“Malabon boasts a rich cultural heritage, renowned not only for its famous Pancit Malabon but also for its historical treasures,” said Legarda in a speech during the Araw ng Pasasalamat on Saturday.
“Our city has changed from the green, open areas of my childhood to the bustling and vibrant community we see now,” […]

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23rd anniversary of Malabon’s cityhood and the 425th founding anniversary of Malabon City

May 4, 2024

Isang mapagpalang araw sa lahat. It is my pleasure to address everyone here today as we celebrate the 23rd anniversary of Malabon’s cityhood and the 425th founding anniversary of Malabon City. I would like to acknowledge Mayor Jeannie N. Sandoval, Former Congressman Ricky S. Sandoval, all city officials, and all the Malabueños.
Malabon is more than just another place on the map for me. I was born and grew up in Barangay Potrero, a model community with our zero-waste initiatives, recognized […]

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