September 29, 2024
Continuing her steadfast commitment to uphold the Philippines’ dynamic arts and culture, Senator Loren Legarda advocates for the provincial leg of the ‘Himig Himbing: Ang Mga Ambahanun Natin – an event that highlights the country’s rich indigenous and folk lullabies – at the University of Antique in the Municipality of Sibalom.
‘Himig Himbing’ is a collaborative initiative involving the Office of Senator Loren Legarda, the Office of Antique Representative AA Legarda, Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), National Commission for Culture […]
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September 27, 2024
Senator Loren Legarda lauded the signing of Republic Act No. 12022, or the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act, into law, which will establish new measures against rampant smuggling.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., signed the measure in Malacañang on Thursday, September 26. The law seeks to curtail smuggling, profiteering, and hoarding of agricultural products.
“We welcome the signing of this priority measure, which seeks to make food products more affordable and for the common Filipino to have more on their plate daily,” said […]
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September 24, 2024
Senator Loren Legarda lauded the signing into law of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, which she called a huge win for oversees workers.
The new law aims to secure seafarers’ rights to decent, just, and humane conditions aboard sea-going vessels, as well as filling the deficiencies in laws that have threatened overseas employment.
“We hope that the new law will help our Filipino seafarers, who are among the best in the world, to stay up to date with new international standards, […]
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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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