Opening Statement: Second Meeting Philippine Congress – Bangsamoro Parliament Forum

August 23, 2023

OPENING STATEMENT
Senate President Pro Tempore
LOREN LEGARDA
Second Meeting
Philippine Congress –
Bangsamoro Parliament Forum
Marriott Hotel, Pasay City
23 August 2023
Good morning, distinguished colleagues:
 It is an honor to be part of the Senate contingent to the Philippine Congress – Bangsamoro Parliament Forum. Sa ating pangalawang pagpupulong ngayong araw, nais ko ring magbigay-pugay sa lahat ng nagtataguyod upang mapatupad ang mandato ng Bangsamoro Organic Law at ang Philippine Congress-Bangsamoro Parliament Forum.
The establishment of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) was […]

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Legarda leads initial interagency meet as PH prepares for 2025 Frankfurt Book Fair as Guest of Honour country

August 22, 2023

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda led the first interagency meeting in preparation for the 2025 Frankfurt Book Fair, where the Philippines will be the Guest of Honour country.
She welcomed the officials of Frankfurter Buchmesse, composed of Juergen Boos, President and CEO of Frankfurter Buchmesse; Claudia Kaiser, Vice President of Business Development; and Simone Bühler, Head of Guest of Honour Programme at the National Museum of Anthropology, to discuss further ways to strengthen the involvement of the Philippines to the […]

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Keynote Message: TESDA 29th Founding Anniversary

August 22, 2023

KEYNOTE SPEECH OF SEN. LOREN LEGARDA
TESDA 29th Founding Anniversary
22 August 2023 | SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City

Isang mapagpalang araw sa ating lahat!

It is with great honor and pride that I join you today to celebrate a remarkable milestone – the 29th Founding Anniversary of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, better known as TESDA.

I would like to greet our new Director General, DG Suharto T. Mangudadatu, the local government of Mandaluyong City led by Hon. Benjamin Abalos, Sr., Mr. Steven […]

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Legarda eyes expanded TESDA mandate in future

August 22, 2023

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda today shared her vision for the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) as it nears its third decade of existence.

Legarda, a staunch supporter of the state agency, shared her desires for the agency, which has helped countless lives for almost three decades.

“I want to envision TESDA expanding even further — where every Filipino has the opportunity to acquire the skills and tools they need to pursue their dreams and contribute to […]

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Message: MOA Signing with Frankfurter Buchmesse for 2025 GOH

August 18, 2023

MESSAGE OF
SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE LOREN LEGARDA
MOA Signing with Frankfurter Buchmesse for 2025 GOH
18 August 2023|9:00 AM|SMX Davao
To our distinguished delegation of Frankfurter Buchmesse, our stakeholders from the publishing industry, our kababayans in Davao who are here with us now, magandang umaga po. Guten morgen.
Today is a momentous occasion to celebrate a historical milestone for our nation. With the book industry and its leaders, I share this immense joy and pride in announcing that the Philippines has been […]

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