July 10, 2023
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda urged residents of Metro Manila to curb water consumption as levels in Angat Dam have continued to fall beyond its minimum operating level.
Legarda emphasized the urgent action of consumers as levels are trending towards a lower level for the foreseeable future due to the dry spells caused by the El Niño phenomenon.
“Kailangan nating magtipid at siguruhing tama ang paggamit ng tubig dahil sa nararanasan nating El Niño hanggang sa mga susunod na buwan na […]
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July 10, 2023
In celebration of MSME Week, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda underscored the state’s support to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and struggling entrepreneurs as they serve as the vital backbone of the Philippine economy.
According to the latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), as cited by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the MSME sector has generated 5,461,731 jobs, or 64.67% of the Philippines’ total employment for 2021.
Legarda, principal sponsor and author of Republic Act No. […]
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July 7, 2023
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda expressed support and appreciation for the signing of the New Agrarian Emancipation Act, emphasizing its importance in the struggle for agrarian reform.
Legarda joined President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, House Speaker Martin Romualdez, Senator Cynthia Villar, sponsor of the measure, Senator Imee Marcos, author of the bill, Senator Sonny Angara, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, and other government officials in the momentous signing ceremony held in Malacañang today.
This landmark law aims to condone […]
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July 5, 2023
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda reiterated the urgent need for the government to effectively address the extensive effects of climate change, emphasizing the significance of such action in safeguarding and promoting sustainable development for the nation.
She renewed her environmental commitment as she presided over the joint hearing of the Subcommittee on Economic Affairs joint with the Committees on Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, and Finance, where the discussion focused on the Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System […]
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July 4, 2023
OPENING STATEMENT
Senate President Pro Tempore
Loren B. Legarda
Subcommittee on Economic Affairs
Senator Pecson Room and via Cisco Webex
04 July 2023, 10:00 A.M.
Isang luntiang umaga po sa ating lahat!
Today’s hearing is a continuation of the discussion on the Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System (PENCAS) Act and the Blue Economy Act. These bills represent our commitment to safeguard our environment while harnessing the full potential of our marine resources.
The fragile state of our ecosystems demands decisive action, as […]
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