“The Lenten season reminded us of the importance of prayer, penance, and sacrifice. It was the time when we gave up on small indulgences, as we strived for spiritual renewal. Let us find the time to reflect and let us show our love for God and for His creation: the environment,” Legarda said.
Read MoreSenator Loren Legarda today expressed support to the call of Guimaras Governor Felipe Hilan Nava for science-based governance, as vital for a country, such as the Philippines, that is composed of mostly coastal areas vulnerable to climate change.
Read MoreSenator Loren Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, reminded Filipino seafarers of their rights and privileges that are ensured under the Maritime Labor Convention (MLC), 2006 when it takes effect within the year.
Read More“Filipinos are encouraged to do fasting in many other ways. Aside from fasting from food, we are asked to fast from vices and activities that we can do without, as we focus and usher in a period of reflection and spiritual growth. One best way is to carbon fast,” said Legarda.
Read MoreSenator Loren Legarda, Chairperson of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to ensure that the rights of Filipinos being charged with terror crimes, as well as those detained for still undetermined offenses in Sabah, are protected by extending timely legal assistance to them.
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