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Legarda Joins the Muslim Brethren in Celebrating Eidul Fitr

In celebration of Eidul Fitr, Senator Loren Legarda, author of RA 9177 also known as the Act Declaring Eidul Fitr a National Holiday, encouraged all Filipinos, regardless of religious beliefs, to express their support for and solidarity to our Muslim brethren both here and abroad.

“I wish to extend my sincerest felicitations to our Muslim brothers and sisters on the occasion of Eid’l Fitr. As you celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan, I earnestly hope that you are able to reaffirm your deep spiritual devotion and strengthened your faith in God,”Legarda said.

Statement of Sen. Loren Legarda, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, on calls for public hearing on government policy towards China

“I welcome the call for the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations to conduct a public hearing on the government’s policy towards China. I agree that the Senate, as an independent body, should assert our role in helping shape the government’s foreign policy.

Statement of Sen. Loren Legarda on the Postponement of the Resumption of the GRP-NDFP Peace Talks

“I support the decision of the Administration to conduct public consultations first before going back to the negotiating table to resume the peace talks. It is important for the entire Filipino public to be informed not only of the status of the peace talks, but also of the fact that both sides only have one aim in mind: to achieve lasting peace, end poverty and to pursue socio-economic programs that will benefit our people.

Legarda: Bolster MSMEs Assistance to Address Poverty and Revitalize Filipino Culture

Senator Loren Legarda today urged the Department of Trade and Industries (DTI) and other government agencies to bolster assistance provided to local entrepreneurs and indigenous communities in the grassroots to ensure that everyone benefits from the government’s efforts to alleviate poverty, promote economic growth, and revitalize Filipino culture.