SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY DENOUNCED THE KILLING OF A BROADCASTER IN PALAWAN AS SHE STRESSED THE URGENCY OF PASSING PROPOSED LEGISLATION THAT WILL QUALIFY AS MURDER THE KILLING OF MEMBERS OF MEDIA IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES.
Legarda said that the killing of Gerardo Ortega, a radio commentator known to be a staunch critic of mining operations in Palawan, is a loss not only to the media industry but also to the environment sector.
“It is lamentable that a […]
IN CELEBRATION OF THE PHILIPPINE TROPICAL FABRICS DAY, SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY URGED THE GOVERNMENT AND CONCERNED SECTORS TO STRENGTHEN THE TROPICAL FABRICS INDUSTRY TO CAPITALIZE ON THE BENEFITS THAT IT WOULD BRING TO OTHER INDUSTRIES IN THE COUNTRY.
Legarda said that the faithful implementation of Republic Act 9242 or the Philippine Tropical Fabrics Law, which she authored, will help jumpstart the effort to build up the tropical fabrics industry, while giving a much needed boost to the agricultural and […]
Mr President, my distinguished colleagues:
Today, January 24, has been declared by Malacañang as the “Philippine Tropical Fabrics Day.” The objective is to increase awareness on the use of indigenous fibers and fabrics. Proclamation No. 86 is the government’s recognition of the importance of promoting our nation’s rich resources, particularly our indigenous fibers and fabrics through the implementation of Republic Act 9242, or the Philippine Tropical Fabrics Law, which this representation authored in our first term. This measure intends to […]
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA HAS ENCOURAGED ILONGGOS TO USE THEIR TALENT, RICH CULTURE AND HISTORY AS INSTRUMENTS FOR PROGRESS AND DEVELOPMENT.
Legarda, during her visit to the Province of Iloilo, said that with weaving, eco-tourism and cultural tourism, the province can achieve further economic growth and development while, at the same time, they are also able to preserve their heritage and protect the environment.
“Weaving is a traditional industry in Iloilo, and also in other provinces, that we should eagerly promote […]
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA HAS ENCOURAGED ILONGGOS TO USE THEIR TALENT, RICH CULTURE AND HISTORY AS INSTRUMENTS FOR PROGRESS AND DEVELOPMENT.
Legarda, during her visit to the Province of Iloilo, said that with weaving, eco-tourism and cultural tourism, the province can achieve further economic growth and development while, at the same time, they are also able to preserve their heritage and protect the environment.
“Weaving is a traditional industry in Iloilo, and also in other provinces, that we should eagerly promote […]
