IN CELEBRATING EASTER, SENATOR LEGARDA ENCOURAGED FILIPINOS TO ENGAGE IN A PERSONAL RENEWAL AND CONTEMPLATE ON WHAT CAN BE DONE TO PROTECT AND SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT.
“The Lenten season reminded us of the importance of prayer, penance, and sacrifice. It was a period of reflection and fasting. It was the time when we gave up on small indulgences, as we strived for spiritual renewal. As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, let us forge a stronger commitment to show […]
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA CONGRATULATES DAW AUNG SAN SUU KYI AFTER WINNING MYANMAR’S HISTORIC BY-ELECTIONS HELD ON APRIL 1.
“I am one with Aung San Suu Kyi in her crusade for a democratic Myanmar. With her leadership, I am confident that the transformation of Myanmar into such is imminent,” Senator Legarda, Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said.
Legarda was the first Philippine official who visited Aung San Suu Kyi in December 2010 when she was released from house arrest. Read More
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY CALLED ON FILIPINOS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS YEAR’S EARTH HOUR, THE WORLD’S LARGEST CAMPAIGN FOR THE PLANET, ON MARCH 31.
At 8:30 PM, cities and towns across the world will turn off their lights for one hour.
“As individuals and members of our respective communities, we shape the state of our environment, a reality that translates into a huge responsibility on our part. Participating in the Earth Hour is one way to crystallize norms of conduct […]
THIS HOLY WEEK, WE ARE REMINDED OF THE GREAT COMPASSION OF OUR GOD AND THE BLESSING OF FORGIVENESS FOR THOSE WITH PENITENT HEARTS.
Let this be a chance for all of us to take a pause from our busy lives and reflect on what genuinely matter – our faith, our values and our mission.
May the lessons of Christ’s sacrifice remind us to remain steadfast in our commitment to serve others.
Let us pray for our families, communities and nation […]
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY ENCOURAGED HEIGHTENED ENGAGEMENT OF THE BUSINESS SECTOR IN DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION EFFORTS TO PREVENT SUBSTANTIAL BUSINESS LOSSES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SETBACKS RESULTING FROM DISASTERS OF UNPRECEDENTED SCALE.
“The US$ 800-million loss endured by insurance giant Lloyd’s of London last year due to record-high catastrophe claims should be a wake-up call for governments and businesses to be prepared for the growing scale of disaster losses being absorbed by the economy,” she stressed.
Legarda, […]
