Co-sponsorship Speech: Confirmation of the Ad Interim Appointment of Atty. Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil as Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office

March 15, 2023

Co-sponsorship Speech
Confirmation of the Ad Interim Appointment of Atty. Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil as Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office
Session Hall, Senate of the Philippines
15 March 2023
Mr. President,
I have the honor to co-sponsor the confirmation of the ad interim appointment of Atty. Cheloy Velicaria – Garafil as Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office.
In these challenging times, it is crucial for the government to have competent and committed leaders who will ensure that information on programs, projects and plans […]

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Legarda urges delegation of ‘overall in charge’ in responding to oil spill, asks agencies to submit what they can give to LGUs

March 15, 2023

As the Senate began its probe on the oil spill incident on Tuesday, March 14, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda has urged the current administration to delegate an overall in charge in addressing and responding to the environmental disaster that affects various provinces in the regions of MIMAROPA and Western Visayas (Region VI).
During the inquiry, Legarda stressed the need for concerted action to mitigate the damage caused by the oil leakage after MT Princess Empress capsized off the coast […]

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Legarda cites importance of digital revolution in women empowerment

March 15, 2023

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda emphasized the important contributions that Filipino women are undertaking towards a more empowered community and a stronger nation through the use of modern technology as the country starts to build a more robust digital landscape.
Legarda made the statement during the ‘#Women2023: Women Forging the Digital Future’ organized by SPARK! Philippines, where she highlighted the essence of technology in promoting women’s active participation in shaping the Philippines’ future.
“There is no doubt that technology has significantly […]

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Co-Sponsorship Speech: One Town, One Product (OTOP) Philippines Act

March 14, 2023

CO-SPONSORSHIP SPEECH OF
SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE
LOREN LEGARDA
Senate Bill No. 1594 under
Committee Report No. 14
“One Town, One Product (OTOP) Philippines Act of 2022”
Session Hall, Senate of the Philippines
08 March 2023
Mr. President, my dear colleagues, it is my honor to co-sponsor and principally author the bill creating the “One Town, One Product (OTOP) Philippines Act of 2022.”
In 2021, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) recorded a total of 1,080,810 business enterprises operating in the country. […]

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Legarda seeks immediate probe on impacts of Mindoro oil spill

March 10, 2023

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda called on the concerned Senate committee, with the cooperation of all government agencies, to immediately conduct an inquiry on the environmental, health, and tourism impacts of the recent oil spill in Oriental Mindoro that left a widespread problem to many locals in the area and its neighboring provinces, including Antique, Legarda’s home province.
Legarda expressed concern over the serious detrimental effects of the recent environmental disaster on dozens of designated marine sanctuaries, including thousands of […]

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