Legarda Receives National TESDA Kabalikat Award 2021

August 24, 2021

Three-term Senator, now Deputy Speaker and Antique Congresswoman, Loren Legarda, virtually received today the National TESDA Kabalikat Award under the Legislative Category in recognition of her invaluable contribution in developing, enhancing, and implementing training programs that have resulted in better employability of Filipino skilled workers as well as in the promotion of entrepreneurship among Filipinos.
Legarda also recently received the Kabalikat Award at the regional level after being nominated by TESDA Antique Provincial Office for the Regional Awards under the Legislative […]

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Conrad Manila recognizes women champions of sustainability

August 23, 2021

For their support and meaningful contribution in driving the social, ecological, and economic well-being of communities, Conrad Manila proudly recognized five Filipina women as Champions of Sustainability.
The online recognition program was held in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival, themed “Harvest,” as a tribute to the collective bounty that these women champions reaped for the country in their respective fields.
Conrad Manila General Manager and strong advocate of sustainability, Linda Pecoraro, said, “As we celebrate the tradition of Mid-Autumn Festival, we are […]

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Loren Legarda: The Environment Champion We Need

August 22, 2021

In these times of great environment and humanitarian crises, there is no way but to look for a leader who thinks of solutions for deliverance.
In the Philippines, perhaps the most successful environment politician in the history of the country is three term Senator, now Antique congresswoman and Deputy Speaker, Loren Legarda, an acknowledged environment and climate champion on the world stage, passionate author of most of our environment and climate legislation.
She has been tackling the issues besetting the environment even […]

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Legarda Bats for the Institutionalization of Special Risk Allowance, additional compensation for Health Workers

August 19, 2021

“Our people’s health should come first, but at the same time, we also need to protect the welfare of our healthcare workers. This is the first step towards ensuring that our health care system is able to keep up with the challenges of this global pandemic,” three-term Senator, now Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda said amid reports of mass resignation of healthcare workers.
The health crisis caused by the COVID-19 has placed our healthcare system under immense pressure and challenged its capacity […]

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Speech of Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda: The Rotary Club of Makati EDSA Meeting

August 17, 2021

Allow me to start with a couple of questions:    
What if we were truly a hive mind, collectively building an economy that is so well matched to our environment, our climate, our culture and our needs?
What if we were not anchored on all the known parameters of success and economic indicators and had a chance to have a post-pandemic economy that is so well matched that we will just sail through our recovery?
Greetings to everyone here who are all positive […]

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