Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda and other senators will welcome former United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to the Philippines during the latter’s visit to the Senate on Tuesday, February 27.
Ban Ki-moon is visiting the country to deliver a speech on climate change and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on February 26-28, 2024.
“The Secretary-General’s visit to the Philippines serves as an unyielding testament to his continuous efforts to address current challenges and uncertainties in […]
Mr. President,
I rise today to express my strong support for the Host Country Agreement between the Philippines and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Establishing the GGGI Office in the Philippines —an agreement that signifies our country’s commitment to sustainable development and green growth initiatives.
The Global Green Growth Institute is an international organization dedicated to promoting sustainable economic growth in developing countries. GGGI has served as a valuable partner to the Philippines since our accession to its Establishment Agreement in […]
Mr. President, honorable colleagues,
I rise today with a deep sense of pride as we approach to concur in the ratification of the UNESCO 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions.
The Convention, adopted by the Parties on October 20, 2005, in Paris, France, defines “cultural expressions” as those that result from the creativity of individuals, groups, and societies. These expressions embody cultural content, symbolic meaning, artistic dimension, and values inherent in cultural identities.
The Convention espouses […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda expressed her support for a bill increasing the daily minimum wage by P100 in the private sector to uplift families from poverty.
The four-term senator co-authored and co-sponsored Senate Bill 2534, which Senate passed on second reading.
“It is high time we increase the minimum wage across the board in the private sector to alleviate the financial strain on families,” said Legarda during her co-sponsorship speech.
“By ensuring that families earn a fair wage, we can address […]
Mensahe ni Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda
Buhay na Dunong : Bukal ng Sining
Schools of Living Traditions Exhibit
February 15, 2024| 2:30 PM|Metropolitan Theater – Gallery
Malugod ko kayong binabati sa ating pagpapasinaya ng exhibit na “Buhay na Dunong: Bukal ng Sining” tampok ang mga likhang-kamay na produktong pinaghirapang gawin ng ating mga malikhaing Schools of Living Traditions (SLTs). Patotoo sila ng ating yaman at kasaysayan ng ating kultura mula sa iba’t ibang lokal na komunidad at katutubong mga […]
