November 22, 2023
In observance of National Rice Awareness Month, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda reminded Filipinos to be prudent in rice consumption and encouraged every stakeholder, particularly policymakers, to play their part in achieving rice self-sufficiency, increasing farmers’ income, and improving the health of rice consumers.
“Any wastage in biodiversity and climate crisis is an opportunity for swift action and change for us all since we all consider rice one of the most important crops,” said Legarda.
“Plugging this leak should be a […]
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November 17, 2023
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda emphasized the importance of shifting toward practicing organic agriculture and adopting the principles of slow food.
“We do not simply eat to satisfy our hunger. As we partake our food, we should be conscientious of the footprint our consumption leaves on the environment,” asserted Legarda.
“Together, let us mainstream slow food, lead the practice of a low-carbon lifestyle, and foster a culture of sustainability so that we can use our natural resources in a way that […]
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November 14, 2023
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda provided dermatological consultation, mole and warts removal, and minor removal of cysts for 384 Tagaytay City residents on Friday in partnership with Beauty Beyond Borders Foundation.
The event was held at the Sigtuna Hall of the Tagaytay International Convention Center.
Legarda, who did a similar medical mission last February in Malabon City partnered with the Aivee Group and the Tagaytay City local government unit to help bring the Lingkod Loren Medical Mission closer to vulnerable and […]
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November 6, 2023
As the “Eksibit sa Nanganganib na Wika ng Pilipinas” officially opened on the second floor of the Senate building on Monday, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda underscored the importance of preserving indigenous languages and called the staging of such exhibits an eye-opener to the public that such languages are in dire need of saving.
“Hindi lang kamalayan ang kailangan pataasin upang tugunan ang suliraning ito. Malaking hamon ito sa mga ahensya ng pamahalaan katulad ng Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) […]
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November 4, 2023
In light of Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio’s visit to the country, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda expressed confidence in the deeper cooperation between the Philippines and Japan.
“Today, I am honored to join my colleagues in the Philippine Congress in extending a warm welcome to His Excellency Kishida Fumio, the Prime Minister of Japan, as he graced us with his presence in the Joint Session,” Legarda stated.
“Our people-to-people connections and cultural exchanges have laid the foundation for a strong […]
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