May 22, 2024
Mr. President, my esteemed colleagues,
I proudly proclaim today, just as 200 of our forebears did at a very important assembly in 1898, a momentous day in Philippine History. Through this august chamber, the present generation acknowledges a significant event in our past that was nearly consigned to the dustbins of history as a minor footnote. I am referring to the Bacoor Assembly that transpired on August 1, 1898, during the tumultuous days of our struggle for independence. This event […]
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May 22, 2024
Mr. President,
On December 5th of last year, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, known as UNESCO, inscribed the Piña Handloom Weaving of Aklan into the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, a testament to the tireless efforts of many, particularly of our weaving communities, my office, and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, to preserving the country’s cultural heritage.
Locally known as Piña, this exquisite fabric is woven from the fibers of the […]
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May 22, 2024
Keynote Address of Senator Loren Legarda
Trusted Network Alliance Session
22 May 2024 |Grand Ballroom A, Shangri-La The Fort, 30th Street Corner 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City
Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, good morning.
It is an honor to address you today at a time when the convergence of technology, security, and prosperity has never been more significant. In these transformative times, trust is the foundation upon which we build our digital future. It is in our collective efforts today that we […]
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May 20, 2024
Mr. President, honorable colleagues, today I stand before you with profound gratitude and honor.
It has been the greatest privilege of my career to serve as your Senate President Pro Tempore for nearly two years. With integrity, determination, and perseverance, we have overcome challenges and achieved significant milestones that I will forever cherish.
I am thankful for the trust and confidence each of you has placed in me throughout my tenure as Senate President Pro Tempore. I am immensely proud of the […]
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May 20, 2024
MESSAGE OF SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE LOREN LEGARDA
Opening of the archival exhibit
“Espacio e Imperio: Mindanao and the Restructuring of Colonial Spaces for Empire”
20 May 2024, Senate of the Philippines
Magandang araw sa ating lahat.
Welcome to Espacio e Imperio, an enlightening exhibition that delves into the transformative impact of Spanish colonial rule on the island of Mindanao.
It is a great pleasure that we launch this collection of recently accessible records from the National Archives of the Philippines, shedding light […]
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