Co-Sponsorship Speech
Confirmation of Appointment of
Chairman for Civil Service Commission
Atty. Karlo Alexi B. Nograles
Session Hall, Senate of the Philippines
7 August 2022
Mr. President, I have the honor to sponsor the nomination of Atty. Karlo Alexei B. Nograles as Chairperson of the Civil Service Commission.
Nograles is a lawyer by profession who obtained his degree from the Ateneo School of Law in 2003. In a relatively short span of time, his sterling achievements affirmed that his profession and values in life have found relevance […]
Co-Sponsorship Speech
Confirmation of Appointment of
Chairman for Commission on Elections
Atty. George Erwin Mojica Garcia
Session Hall, Senate of the Philippines
Mr. President, my dear colleagues, I introduce to you our Nominee with utmost zeal and enthusiasm. It is my pleasure to share with you the many reasons why I stand proud in moving for the confirmation of our Nominee’s appointment as Commissioner of the Commission on Elections.
There is no question that Atty. George Erwin Mojica Garcia is a brilliant election law practitioner and […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda has filed Senate Bill (SB) 247, or the ‘’One Town, One Product Phlippines (OTOP) Program Act of 2022″.
She filed a similar measure during her recent term as Antique congresswoman in the House of Representatives.
Legarda explained that the OTOP promotes local products from a sector and a locality.
A press statement issued by Legarda’s office stated that the four-term senator is known for her deep appreciation and respect for locally-produced products.
‘’She sees the immense value of […]
Four-term Senator Loren Legarda is known for her deep appreciation and respect for locally-produced products. She sees the immense value of these, the creativity of the different localities producing them, and the special role of micro, small, and medium enterprises.
“The MSMEs should be supported financially and in terms of capacity-building. They are the lifeblood of our economy, especially during this health crisis,” Legarda said.
To support MSMEs, Legarda has refiled Senate Bill 247 or the OTOP Philippines Act of 2022. She […]
True to her word, four-term Senator Loren Legarda once again puts defense and security education on top of her legislative agenda. Legarda proposes to establish the Philippine Defense University System, through Senate Bill No. 498, to ensure a holistic, integrated, and comprehensive defense and security education that is attuned to the current national security requirements.
The measure aims to link defense institutions through a more comprehensive and integrated system to prevent functional overlaps and curriculum fragmentation without disregarding individual mandates and […]