Sponsorship Speech of Senator Loren Legarda
Confirmation of the Nomination of Judge Toribio E. Ilao Jr. as Member of the Judicial and Bar Council,
Representing the Private Sector
Mr. President,
Our nominee today, who was born in Mandaluyong City but raised by his parents—Toribio Ilao Sr. and Hospicia Elises—in Pandacan, Manila, has a reputation of being highly meticulous and detail-oriented, capable of making sound judgment after careful and thorough evaluation of the issues and situation at hand—qualities that are essential […]
Senator Loren Legarda invites everyone to join the lecture and weaving demonstrations featuring Ifugao’s sacred textiles on October 20 and 21, 2016 at the Manlilikha ng Bayan Hall, 3rdFloor, National Museum of Anthropology, Manila.
Senator Loren Legarda
Privilege Speech on Indigenous Children
18 October 2016 | Senate Session Hall
Mr. President,
October is National Indigenous Peoples’ Month, a celebration of our cultural diversity, an opportune time to honor our IPs and their overwhelming contributions to our history, culture and heritage.
The Philippine Constitution recognizes this diversity and under the framework of national unity and development, mandates State recognition, protection, promotion, and fulfillment of the rights of indigenous peoples.
The Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) of 1997 […]
Senator Loren Legarda strongly supports this year’s official participation of the Philippines in the world’s largest trade fair for books, the Frankfurt Book Fair, on October 19-23, 2016.
“I am glad that we are able to participate again in the Frankfurt Book Fair. This is a good opportunity for the Philippines not only to promote our publishing industry in the global arena but also to showcase the world-class talents of our Filipino writers and the gems of Filipino literature, espousing our rich culture and traditions,” said Legarda.
Message of Senator Loren Legarda
Inter-Agency National Workshop
On High Profile Environmental Crimes
17 October 2016 | EDSA Shangri-La Hotel, Mandaluyong City
Foremost, allow me to thank and congratulate the Environmental Ombudsman Program and Project Management Bureau of the Office of the Ombudsman for convening this Inter-Agency National Workshop on High Profile Environmental Crimes.
I am honored to be part of this highly significant event, which coincides with a very important occasion—the Senate’s Centennial Anniversary. It offers an opportune […]
