March 15, 2023
CO-SPONSORSHIP SPEECH
Commission on Appointments Resolution
Supporting the Observance of the National Women’s Month and the Celebration of the National Women’s Day on March Eight
Session Hall, Philippine Senate
March 15, 2023
Mr. President,
It is with great pleasure to co-sponsor the Commission on Appointments Resolution Supporting the Observance of National Women’s Month and the Celebration of National Women’s Day last March 8.
Proclamation No. 227, issued in 1988, declared the Month of March as the National Women’s Month to recognize the […]
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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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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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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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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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