SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY CELEBRATED THE SENATE’S CONCURRENCE IN THE RATIFICATION OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT AND THE UNESCO TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTHEAST ASIAN CENTER FOR LIFELONG LEARNING FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (SEA CLLSD) IN THE COUNTRY.
“The establishment of the SEA CLLSD envisions the creation of an educational framework that works for sustainable development. It seeks to develop and provide appropriate learning programs, which aim to benefit the marginalized, the disadvantaged, and the under-served members of the population, […]
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA HAILED THE DECLARATION OF THE RESIDENCE OF DON QUINTIN PAREDES IN ABRA AS A NATIONAL HISTORICAL SITE, CONFERRED BY VIRTUE OF SENATE RESOLUTION 136.
“The Senate Resolution to declare the residence of Don Quintin Paredes in Abra as a national historical site, which I authored, was approved last December 12. The National Historical Institute has approved the provisions of the resolution and the inauguration and laying of the cornerstone is set on February 23. This move is […]
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA HAS FILED A BILL TO BETTER PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS (OFWS) THROUGH A NEW CHARTER FOR THE OVERSEAS WORKERS WELFARE ADMINISTRATION (OWWA).
“This legislative measure seeks to redefine the functions of OWWA as a national government agency vested with the special function of developing and implementing welfare programs that respond to the needs of member-OFWs and their families,” she explained.
Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, said that the promotion of […]
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY ENJOINED HER FELLOW SENATORS WHO HAVE BEEN ENGAGED IN HEATED ARGUMENTS TO SETTLE THEIR DIFFERENCES AND STRESSED THAT THE SENATE SHOULD BE A SOLID INSTITUTION THAT IS FOCUSED ON ADDRESSING THE MORE IMPORTANT AND PRESSING NEEDS OF THE COUNTRY.
Legarda also reiterated her support to Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile.
“I continue to support Senate President Enrile as many other senators do. I believe in his wisdom and capability, and the Senate as a body has […]
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA CELEBRATED THE RATIFICATION OF THE PTV4 BILL AS A TIMELY RESUSCITATION OF THE NATIONAL TELEVISION NETWORK.
“PTV4 has great potential, not for propaganda, but for information dissemination of the advocacies of our various departments of government. As it was ratified by the Senate last Tuesday, January 22, we can now bid goodbye to the ten-year-old charter which would not allow them to sell commercial spots for revenues,” said Legarda, a former broadcast journalist.
Senate Bill No. 3316, […]
