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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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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