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After 51 years, PHL returns to ‘art world’s Olympics’ Venice Biennale

January 27, 2015

After 51 years of non-participation, Philippines is set to make a comeback at one of the major contemporary art exhibitions in the world.
A technical team arrived in Venice, Italy last week to prepare the Philippine Pavilion in Palazzo Mora for the 56th International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale or La Biennale di Venezia to be held from May 9 to November 22.
The team is led by Dr. Patrick Flores, a professor at the University of the Philippines’ […]

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Legarda Bats for Immediate Passage of Bill Favoring the Poor

January 26, 2015

Senator Loren Legarda today urged her colleagues in the Senate to immediately approve the proposed Magna Carta of the Poor, which seeks to uplift the lives of impoverished Filipinos not only through access to basic services but also by prioritizing investments and anti-poverty programs that will enable the poor to take part in the country’s growth and development.
Legarda noted that despite the country’s continued economic progress, majority of Filipinos continue to struggle on a daily basis according to the Philippine […]

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Senate Resolution No. 1130 – Heritage City (City of Vigan)

January 26, 2015

RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE TO URGE NATIONAL AGENCIES TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF VIGAN FOR ITS CONTINUED PRESERVATION AS A LIVABLE HERITAGE CITY IN LIGHT OF ITS SUCCESSFUL INCLUSION AS ONE OF NEW7WONDERS CITIES OF THE WORLD
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National: Legislative status
Consolidated with Adopted Resolution (1/28/2015)
http://www.senate.gov.ph/lis/bill_res.aspx?congress=16&q=SRN-1130
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SRN-1130 (as filed)

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Big stars coming to PH

January 25, 2015

Hollywood A-listers, global leaders and United Nations officials are expected to join the official delegation of French President François Hollande when he visits the Philippines next month in a concerted effort to press for urgent action to combat climate change.
A list of VIPs being drawn up by Élysée Palace, the official residence of the French president, for the historic visit was obtained by the Inquirer on Friday.
It shows a large official delegation of Hollande, the very first French leader to […]

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Legarda to Youth: ASEAN Integration Brings Opportunities, Challenges

January 23, 2015

While the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Economic Integration brings many opportunities—free flow of goods, services, investment capital, education and skilled labor—there are key challenges that the region needs to overcome in order to achieve sustainable and inclusive growth, Senator Loren Legarda today told youth leaders and student participants of the ASEAN Youth Summit 2015 at the De La Salle University Manila.
“As we pursue the pathway that will bring the economies and people of ASEAN under a single economic […]

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