July 12, 2023
Today, we commemorate the 7th anniversary of the historic Hague arbitral ruling issued by the International Permanent Court of Arbitration, which affirmed our country’s territorial claims covered by the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and territories in the West Philippine Sea.
This historic ruling is crucial in strengthening our country’s efforts to preserve our territorial integrity, protect maritime resources, and our duty to safeguard marine biodiversity.
I commend the continuous efforts of our government in asserting our sovereign rights over territorial waters […]
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July 12, 2023
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda recognized the importance of indigenous Filipinos in preserving the country’s rich cultural heritage.
Legarda, a staunch defender and promoter of Philippine culture, praised the contributions of the indigenous Filipinos in maintaining the country’s identity in commemoration of this year’s Cultural Communities Week.
“Without the pioneering efforts of our indigenous people, we would have lost our consciousness as a nation, so for that, I thank them for providing us the building blocks of becoming a Filipino,” said […]
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July 10, 2023
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda and Antique Representative AA Legarda reached out to their fellow Antiqueños affected by African Swine Fever (ASF) in Hamtic town by securing emergency cash assistance worth P18 million through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
“Nauunawaan natin ang kalagayan ng ating mga kababayang tinamaan ng ASF kung kaya’t agad tayong nagpadala ng tulong katuwang ang DSWD. Malaking dagok ito sa industriya ng agrikultura sa Hamtic, at nawa’y makatulong ang ating hatid na assistance […]
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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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