May 4, 2024
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda today lauded the City of Malabon, which celebrates its 423rd founding anniversary this year, for properly combining its rich past with forward-thinking policies.
“Malabon boasts a rich cultural heritage, renowned not only for its famous Pancit Malabon but also for its historical treasures,” said Legarda in a speech during the Araw ng Pasasalamat on Saturday.
“Our city has changed from the green, open areas of my childhood to the bustling and vibrant community we see now,” […]
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April 29, 2024
Pinasinayaan ni Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda, katuwang ang mga opisyal mula sa Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF), ang Eksibit sa mga Wika ng Katutubong Pamayanan sa Senado ng Pilipinas sa Lungsod ng Pasay.
Tampok sa naturang eksibit ang mayaman at makabuluhang wika ng mga pangkat etnikong Remontado at Ata, partikular ang kanilang wikang tinatawag na Hátang Kayé at Inatá na matatagpuan sa ilang mga komunidad sa Probinsya ng Quezon, Rizal, at Negros Occidental.
Ayon sa mga huling pag-aaral, ang mga […]
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April 29, 2024
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda emphasized the important role of women in helping preserve the environment as the world is ravaged by the effects climate change.
“Let us reaffirm our commitment to creating a world where women and girls are given the chance to realize their potential,” told Legarda during her keynote speech at the “Filipina Changemakers: Champions for Climate Resilience” event at the Senate building in Pasay City.
“If we do this, together, we can build a more sustainable and […]
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April 28, 2024
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda recognized the vital connection between history, food, and culture, as it influences homes, communities, and the entire nation.
“Food is pamana. It is our rich cultural heritage. Food sustains us, identifies us, and connects us as a nation,” said Legarda during the opening ceremony of Hapag Pamana in Antique on Sunday.
“The cultivation, preparation, and partaking of food are intricately interwoven with our cultural identity, our traditions, our values, and even our stewardship of nature,” she […]
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April 21, 2024
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda today supported the declaration of a state of calamity over her home province of Antique due to the worsening effects of the El Niño phenomenon.
Legarda pointed out that the approval will lead to the provision of vital resources and streamline assistance to the most affected, enabling the mobilization of emergency funds, implementation of critical interventions, and the provision of much-needed relief to Antiqueños.
“The declaration of a state of calamity underscores the urgent need for […]
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