Keynote Speech by Senator Loren Legarda
Launch of “Journey to Climate Resilience: The Philippine Story” and
Women Climate Leaders Video Documentaries: Filipina Changemakers
Philippine Resilience Awards 2024
November 25, 2024 | SMX Manila, Pasay City
Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, climate advocates, and most importantly, our resilience champions—good morning.
Today is a day of stories—stories of struggle, hope, and triumph. We celebrate the Filipino spirit that has, time and time again, proven its resilience in the face of adversity.
I am deeply honored […]
Co-sponsorship Speech of Senator Loren Legarda on the Confirmation of the Ad Interim Appointment of Civil Service Commission Chairperson Atty. Marilyn B. Barua-Yap
20 November 2024
Thank you, Mr. Chairperson.
It is with honor that I stand before all of you today to support the confirmation of the ad interim appointment of Atty. Marilyn B. Barua-Yap as the Chairperson of the Civil Service Commission. We are not just deciding on a role to be filled, but we are shaping the future of […]
Co-sponsorship Speech of Senator Loren Legarda on the Confirmation of the Ad Interim Appointment of Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Juan Victor Remulla
20 November 2024
Thank you, Mr. Chairperson.
It is my privilege to rise today to co-sponsor the confirmation of the ad interim appointment of Mr. Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Catibayan Remulla as Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government.
Mr. Remulla’s record of public service, his demonstrated competence, and his commitment to good governance make him […]
Senator Loren Legarda has welcomed the enactment of a measure that designates every August 1 as the “Araw ng Paglalathala at Pagtatanyag ng Kasarinlan ng Pilipinas”, otherwise known as “The Bacoor Assembly of 1898 Act.”
Legarda, the principal sponsor and co-author of Republic Act No. 12073, emphasized that the significance of August 1, 1898 extends beyond being merely a historical date.
She said it has represented a crucial moment in Philippine history with the signing of the Acta de Independencia by President […]
The recently signed Philippine Maritime Zones Act (RA 12064) and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act (RA 12065) shall work in tandem to reinforce the Philippines’ maritime sovereignty and security, according to Senator Loren Legarda, who lauded the two laws for their complementary roles in protecting the country’s marine resources.
This statement follows Senator Legarda’s strong support and gratitude for the signing into law of the two landmark measures by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Legarda authored and co-sponsored the Philippine Maritime Zones […]
