November 13, 2024
Senator Loren Legarda has welcomed the enactment of a measure that designates every August 1 as the “Araw ng Paglalathala at Pagtatanyag ng Kasarinlan ng Pilipinas”, otherwise known as “The Bacoor Assembly of 1898 Act.”
Legarda, the principal sponsor and co-author of Republic Act No. 12073, emphasized that the significance of August 1, 1898 extends beyond being merely a historical date.
She said it has represented a crucial moment in Philippine history with the signing of the Acta de Independencia by President […]
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November 11, 2024
The recently signed Philippine Maritime Zones Act (RA 12064) and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act (RA 12065) shall work in tandem to reinforce the Philippines’ maritime sovereignty and security, according to Senator Loren Legarda, who lauded the two laws for their complementary roles in protecting the country’s marine resources.
This statement follows Senator Legarda’s strong support and gratitude for the signing into law of the two landmark measures by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Legarda authored and co-sponsored the Philippine Maritime Zones […]
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October 30, 2024
Senator Loren Legarda championed the call for integrating Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) initiatives into national policies and budget frameworks at the International Conference on Women, Peace, and Security (ICWPS), held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Pasay City from October 28 to 30, 2024.
The event marks the upcoming 25th anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 next year, which highlights women’s roles in peacebuilding and security. The Senator recalled that during last year’s Department of Foreign Affairs […]
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October 29, 2024
Senator Loren Legarda on Tuesday emphasized the reaffirmation of gender equality and advocated for women’s leadership in making the world more inclusive, humane, peaceful, and resilient.
In her opening message and taking the lead at a parliamentary roundtable at the International Conference on Women, Peace, and Security (ICWPS), the four-term senator highlighted the important role lawmakers play in driving the transformation.
“In my almost three decades of legislative experience, I have realized that the road towards addressing the unique needs of women […]
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October 25, 2024
Bilyonaryo News Channel (BNC), the nation’s newest dedicated news network, proudly announces the airing of the award-winning documentary series Dayaw, hosted by Senator Loren Legarda.
Premiering on Saturday, October 26, Dayaw invites viewers to embark on an enlightening journey through the vibrant landscape of Philippine cultural heritage.
A project of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Dayaw is made possible through the steadfast support of Senator Legarda, who has championed the preservation and promotion of Filipino ingenuity and the […]
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