MESSAGE OF SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA
Philippine Pavilion Finissage
November 22, 2015 | Palazzo Mora, Venice, Italy
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.
First, let me say that I regret missing the finissage today to celebrate with you our successful return to the world’s oldest and perhaps most important contemporary art exposition.
As we close the Philippines’ comeback pavilion after 51 years, we can all enjoy our triumph and confirm to everyone the old adage that says “nothing in the world is worth […]
Senator Loren Legarda lauded the 2015 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Declaration signed by the 21 member economies, which highlighted the Philippines’ priorities to build inclusive economies, to the benefit and growth of the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
But Legarda said that the true success of the 2015 APEC meetings hosted by the Philippines and the 2015 APEC Leaders’ Declaration will be measured through the actual gains.
Rice and resilience to disasters were the highlights of the meeting today (November 19) between Senator Loren Legarda and Japan’s First Lady Akie Abe, who is in the country with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for the 2015 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting.
“First Lady Abe and I agreed that there should be exchange of knowledge between the Philippines and Japan in terms of organic farming and how our respective countries can engage the youth to preserve sustainable farming […]
Senator Loren Legarda lauded US President Barack Obama for urging the private sector to mainstream climate change adaptation and mitigation in their business plans and operations, particularly through renewable energy investments.
Obama, who is in the Philippines for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings, was a speaker at the APEC CEO Summit on Wednesday (November 18).
In a separate statement, Senator Loren Legarda hailed the enactment of Republic Act No. 10692 or the PAGASA Modernization Act of 2015, which effectively funds the enhancement of the state bureau’s capability in providing services to protect the people and the environment and to ensure economic security against natural hazards.
Legarda, principal author of the bill at the Senate, said that more lives would be saved because of RA 10692.
“PAGASA has done a lot for the country with limited funding and they could do much better as the government empowers them with better technology,” said Legarda in a statement.
