Co-Sponsorship Speech
Confirmation of the Ad-Interim Appointment of
Rexlon Ting Gatchalian
as Secretary of the
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
Session Hall, Senate of the Philippines
16 May 2023
Mr. Chairman, distinguished members of the Commission on Appointments,
I have the honor of co-sponsoring the confirmation of the ad interim appointment of Rexlon Ting Gatchalian as Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
As we all know, the DSWD plays a crucial role in the provision of social […]
MESSAGE OF SEN. LOREN LEGARDA
1st Session: IMAGINE OUR FUTURE
1st TOYM Impact Summit – TOYM Foundation
May 13, 2023
Lakehall, Santa Elena Golf Estate,
Sta. Rosa, Laguna
In 1992, I was humbled to receive the TOYM award that honored my work as a journalist. Aware that the recognition required a proactive response, I pondered on how, as a Filipino, I could encourage people, especially the youth, to have a deeper and more meaningful involvement in their individual advocacies.
As we […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda underscored the importance of collaborative efforts in constantly achieving excellence among the Filipino people amidst the rising challenges in the Philippines as she keynoted the 1st The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) Impact Summit on Saturday.
As a recipient of the prestigious TOYM award for her works in journalism in 1992, Legarda recognized the vital role of Filipinos, especially the youth, in nation-building through proactive responses and involvement in addressing various complexities facing the nation.
“Addressing the […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda lauds and welcomes an executive order that promotes Filipino history and culture by creating an advisory board and a management center to ensure the efficient management of Malacañang Heritage Mansions.
“We welcome the Executive Order issued by no other than our Chief Executive. I believe this is crucial to our continued call for awareness, preservation, and promotion of our cultural heritage,” Legarda stated.
Under Executive Order 26, signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday, […]
On this Mother’s Day, we celebrate all the mothers and mother figures in our lives including fathers who stood as mothers, sisters and aunts who step in to care for siblings and relatives, nannies who became part of the family, and the mothers who passed away but continue to be remembered and cherished.
We also celebrate our beloved Mother Earth. Just like our own mothers, she has provided us with a safe and supportive environment to grow and develop. She has […]
