Co-sponsorship Speech of Senator Loren Legarda
Senate Resolution No. 1185 taking into consideration P.S. Resolution No. 1194
Thank you, Mr. President.
It is an honor and privilege to co-sponsor the resolution congratulating and commending the Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide on the occasion of its 46th Founding Anniversary.
From its humble beginnings in 1978, with 15 bible study members at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines then known as Philippine College of Commerce, Jesus Is Lord Church has grown to over 5 million members […]
Senator Loren Legarda lauded the signing into law of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, which she called a huge win for oversees workers.
The new law aims to secure seafarers’ rights to decent, just, and humane conditions aboard sea-going vessels, as well as filling the deficiencies in laws that have threatened overseas employment.
“We hope that the new law will help our Filipino seafarers, who are among the best in the world, to stay up to date with new international standards, […]
Bonsoir à tous!
It is with much gratitude and humility that I receive the title of Officier of the Legion of Honor by the French Government led today by Her Excellency Marie Fontanel. It was eight years ago that I was first honored with the title of Chevalier dans l’Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur, and today, standing here as an Officier, I am even more inspired to live up to the noble principles this award represents.
Senator Loren Legarda was conferred the prestigious title of Officier dans l’Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur by the French Government, with the distinction presented by French Ambassador Marie Fontanel in a ceremony at the Ambassador’s residence on September 19, 2024.
This award follows Legarda’s previous conferment as Chevalier of the Legion of Honor in 2016, further solidifying her invaluable contributions to fostering Philippine-French relations, cultural diplomacy, and climate action.
In her acceptance speech, Legarda expressed her deep gratitude and humility, emphasizing […]
In commemorating the 126th anniversary of the opening of the Malolos Congress, Senator Loren Legarda underscored the importance of this historic event as a reminder to treasure and uphold the independence the Philippines continues to enjoy.
“The events of the past have already imparted us invaluable lessons about our struggle for independence. We owe this hard-earned independence to our forefathers, whose dedicated efforts and courage freed our nation from foreign oppression,” said Legarda.
The Barasoain Church in Malolos witnessed one of the […]