Message of Senator Loren Legarda: Following Up President Macron & President Marcos Conversation in New York

October 6, 2022

Message of Senator Loren Legarda
Invitation of H.E. Michéle Boccoz, French Ambassador to the Philippines and Micronesia:
Following Up President Macron & President Marcos Conversation in New York
6 October 2022
Bon après-midi Madam Ambassador Michéle Boccoz! Good afternoon!
It is an honor to be here, as we recognize our countries’ continued partnership in the areas of climate change and sustainable development. Indeed, France and the Philippines have always been partners in climate action. I remember back in 2015 when former French […]

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Opening Statement of Senator Loren Legarda: Briefing by the Department of Foreign Affairs

September 30, 2022

OPENING STATEMENT OF SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA
Committee on Finance, Sub-Committee “G”
Briefing by the Department of Foreign Affairs
Senator C.M. Recto Room and via Cisco Webex
30 September 2022
Our sincerest gratitude to the DFA. At the height of the pandemic, the Department worked tirelessly to ensure the safe return of our kababayans and with a vow to “leave no one behind,” the DFA repatriated over 461,263 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from all around the world. We applaud, of course, the Department’s […]

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Spotlight on indigenous peoples’ rituals

September 28, 2022

As a continuous effort in keeping Filipino traditions alive, the award-winning documentary series “Dayaw” is finally back for its 12th season, which showcases the indigenous culture and customs, on ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) this September 29, 8 p.m.
In light of this season’s title “Kakaibang Sigla: Our Boundless Energy,” the program focuses on the cycle of life exhibited in traditional societies – from the rituals of baptism and other rites of passage to courtship and marriage, and death. Aside from this, […]

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Training the spotlight on indigenous people’s rituals

September 28, 2022

As a continuous effort in keeping Filipino traditions alive, the award-winning documentary series Dayaw’ is finally back for its 12th season, which showcases the indigenous culture and customs, on ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) on September 29, 8:00 p.m.
In light of this season’s title “Kakaibang Sigla: Our Boundless Energy,” the program focuses on the cycle of life exhibited in traditional societies — from the rituals of baptism and other rites of passage to courtship and marriage, and death. Aside from this, […]

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