April 30, 2024
Opening Statement of Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda
Committee on Culture and the Arts Hearing
April 30, 2024
As we convene today to deliberate upon our extensive agenda comprising 32 bills, it is evident that our collective focus is firmly centered on the preservation and enhancement of Philippine culture and heritage.
The bills cover a wide array of initiatives, from establishing key cultural institutions to declaring national heritage zones. Each proposed measure reflects our steadfast commitment to safeguarding the diverse traditions, languages, arts, […]
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April 29, 2024
Mr. President, my dear colleagues,
I stand with great delight and honor before you today as we formally adopt Senate Resolution No. 959. The “Resolution Congratulating and Commending the Nine Recipients of the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) Award, or the National Living Treasures Award for Their Exemplary Contributions to the Promotion and Safeguarding of Our Philippine Cultural Heritage,” is one of my humble commitments in supporting the refinement of our country’s culture and arts. And of course, this resolution […]
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April 29, 2024
Mr. President, my dear colleagues,
Today, we gather in this August chamber to recognize the talent and dedication of our 16th Ani ng Dangal Awardees, or ADA. It is my great pleasure and pride to present the Ani ng Dangal Awardees who represented the Philippines in the global artistic scene.
Since 2009, we have garnered an overwhelming number of artists who have received this prestigious award. As of counting, 740 artists were recognized from 2009 to 2023. These awards are not […]
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April 29, 2024
Ang gawain ngayong araw ay ang ikalawang serye ng Eksibit sa Nanganganib na Wika, ang unang eksibit ay ginaganap noong Nobyembre 2023. Sa taong ito, tampok ang mga wikang Hatang Kaye ng mga Remontado na matatagpuan ang komunidad sa Tanay, Rizal at General Nakar, Quezon; at wikang Inata ng mga Ata na ang komunidad ay nasa Cadiz, Negros Occidental.
Ang Hatang Kaye at Inata ay kabilang sa 36 na wikang nanganganib nang maglaho. Ang kanilang mga komunidad ay matatagpuan sa kabundukan, […]
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April 29, 2024
Ladies and gentlemen,
Good afternoon. I welcome all of you to this distinguished gathering where we are to put a spotlight on topics close to my heart – the convergence of policymaking, science, and the arts, and the vital role of women in shaping our country and building our climate resilience.
Today, we celebrate the Filipina changemakers who are leading the charge in combating climate change and building resilient communities.
Our world is facing unprecedented challenges. The effects of rising temperatures are […]
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