Senator Loren Legarda paid tribute to SGV Founder, Washington SyCip, who passed on last October 7, 2017.
“Philanthropist and nation builder Washington SyCip was a great inspiration. He was a genius who had a heart for service and for the people. He was wise, but what made him brilliant was his advocacy of promoting education. He was a globally known industrialist, but his heart remained for the children, and though he is sought-after by the country’s top businessmen and executives and sat on the boards of many global corporations and foundations, he would always humbly describe himself as a bookkeeper,” said Legarda.
Weavers and embroiderers from Abra, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, Laguna and South Cotabato are at the National Museum of Anthropology on October 7 and 8, 2017 to share their traditional and indigenous knowledge with the public.
The weaving and embroidery demonstrations were organized by Senator Loren Legarda, with the support of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) and the National Museum.
Senator Loren Legarda today ensured that more funds have been allocated for the quick recovery and rehabilitation of war-torn Marawi City under the proposed 2018 National Budget.
Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, said that aside from the budget under the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (NDRRM) Fund for Marawi’s rehabilitation, the Senate also introduced additional funding to ensure quick recovery of the whole community.
Senator Loren Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, today said that the proposed 2018 national budget amounting to 3.767 Trillion Pesos is one that aims to address the basic needs of the people.
Legarda sponsored the 2018 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) under Senate Committee Report No. 167.
Senator Loren Legarda today committed to increase the budget for public school teachers in their pursuit for further studies, such as Masters and Doctorate degrees, as well as for their chalk allowance for next year.
Legarda made the statement in light of the observance today, October 5, of National Teachers’ Day, as stated under Republic Act No. 10743, and World Teachers’ Day by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
