December 6, 2024
The Engkuwentro, a collaborative engagement between the artists and poets who will participate in the Kislap-Diwa 2024, was successfully held on December 3, Tuesday at the Education Hall of the National Museum of Natural History. Organized by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) in collaboration with the National Museum of the Philippines, the Society For Strategic Education Studies (S4SES), and the Office of Senator Loren Legarda, the event brought together visual artists, poets, and cultural advocates for […]
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December 4, 2024
Senator Loren Legarda emphasized the importance of developing Philippine Studies to help the world better understand the country’s role on the global stage.
“Philippine Studies has become more than an academic discipline; it is a global platform for Filipino voices and perspectives to be heard and acknowledged, contributing to the larger human conversation,” Legarda said during her speech at the opening ceremony of “Dialogo: Philippine Studies Goes Global” in Manila on November 27, 2024.
“From groundbreaking research and community projects to collaborative […]
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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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