Message of Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda Ecosummit 2020 (December 12, 2020)

December 22, 2020

ECOSUMMIT 2020:
THE 1ST NATIONAL YOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL FORUM
On Climate Action and Accountability: The Journey towards
Environmental Justice
12 December 2020
Zoom Digital Meeting Platform

Good afternoon. 
To Fr. Joel Tabora, Ateneo de Davao University President; Ms. Theresa Salaver Eliab, Director of Office of the Student Affairs; Administrators of Ateneo de Davao; fellow House Representative Edgar Chatto; resource speakers and guests; Ms. Samantha Claire Cayona, Lead Convenor of Ecosummit 2020;  Technical Working Group of Ecosummit; Officers of the SAMAHAN Central Board; and to all our Ecosummit Delegates, […]

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Message of Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda 87th Founding Anniversary of the National Research Council of the Philippines (December 10, 2020)

December 22, 2020

Message of Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda
87th Founding Anniversary
NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF THE PHILIPPINES
Department of Science and Technology
 
Theme: Affirming the Mandate of the NRCP in the New Normal
December 10, 2020 

DOST Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña, DOST Undersecretary for Research & Development Rowena Cristina L. Guevara, and other DOST Undersecretaries, Assistant Secretaries, Heads of the DOST attached agencies, National Scientists, National Artists, Academicians, National Research Council of the Philippines President Dr. Gregorio E.H. Del Pilar, members of the NRCP governing board, […]

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Reduce plastic waste, embrace sustainability this holiday season – Legarda

December 22, 2020

As the country continues to grapple with the unprecedented climate crisis and COVID-19 pandemic this holiday season, Deputy Speaker and Antique Representative Loren Legarda urged the public to celebrate safely and sustainably by cutting back on plastic wastes. 

Legarda noted that the Christmas season produces a massive volume of garbage in the country, especially with the Filipino practice of gift giving, holding gatherings, Christmas parties, and various holiday events.

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Statement of Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda on the shooting incident in Tarlac

December 21, 2020

Deputy Speaker and Antique Congresswoman Loren Legarda issued a statement today strongly condemning the mother and son murder in Tarlac by a police officer on Sunday, December 20. A video of the killing perpetrated by Police Corporal Jonel Nuezca posted on the internet by a concerned citizen who witnessed the heinous crime has gone viral.

“Gun violence should never be tolerated. One life lost because of police brutality is one life too many. The Philippine National Police should swiftly rule against the irresponsible use of authority and power of its personnel,” urged Legarda.

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Legarda commends Libertad, Antique for Winning 2nd Place in DILG Digital Governance Awards

December 18, 2020

Deputy Speaker and Antique Lone District Representative Loren Legarda commended the Municipality of Libertad, headed by Mayor Mary Jean Te, for winning Second Place, Best in LGU Empowerment (G2G) Award, Municipal Level in the Digital Governance Awards 2020 given by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
“I wish to extend my warmest congratulations on the latest achievement of the Municipality of Libertad. It is an honor to have one of our municipalities recognized by the DILG for having […]

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