Three-term Senator, now Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda expressed her condolences to the family of former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, who passed away today, June 24, at the age of 61.
“I would like to express my deepest sympathies and condolences to the bereaved family of former President Noynoy Aquino and to the rest of the Filipino nation as well. We mourn his sudden passing but, at the same time, we would also like to express our gratitude for the service […]
MANILA, 22 June 2021 — Individuals and organizations from Siargao will gather virtually to promote ecosystems protection, climate resilience, and sustainable development on the 50th episode of “Stories for a Better Normal: Pandemic and Climate Change Pathways,” with the topic, “Sustainable Travel Series: Siargao.”
The program, conceptualized and hosted by three-term former Senator, now Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda, will air on Thursday, 24 June 2021, 10:00 AM via Facebook Live at facebook.com/CCCPhl and facebook.com/iamlorenlegarda.
Joining the online conversation are guests including Vice […]
What would one of the Philippines’ greatest revolutionaries do in this pandemic?
On this day, June 19, in 1861, a Filipino icon was born. This well-traveled intellectual not only helped liberate the Philippines with his beliefs and words but also put the country on the global map. Statues and monuments were erected all over Europe in honor of his name: Dr. José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda. He was the voice of the Filipino then, and he is the face […]
“Ang kabataan ang pag-asa ng ating bayan.” These are powerful words imparted to us by our national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal whose 160th birthday we are commemorating on June 19, which has also been declared as the Filipino Youth Day.
Three-term Senator, now Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda encouraged the Filipino youth to emulate Rizal’s passion for learning and desire to educate himself with skills and expertise which not only benefitted his growth as an individual but, most importantly, also contributed to […]
MANILA, 18 June 2021 — The 49th episode of “Stories for a Better Normal: Pandemic and Climate Pathways” featured five founders of zero-waste and innovative community pantries that exhibit not only generosity and consideration, but also sustainable and green practices to inspire more Filipinos to reduce the use of plastic packaging and to plant their own food at their homes.
The online conversation conceptualized and hosted by three-term Senator, now Deputy Speaker and Antique Representative Loren Legarda featured community pantry organizers […]
