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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November 1, 2023
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda lauded the inclusion of Iloilo City in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) for its one-of-a-kind gastronomic experience.
Legarda, a veteran lawmaker known for her cultural advocacies, and a proud daughter of the island of Panay, welcomed the addition of the Visayan metropolis to the prestigious list.
“We express our deepest gratitude to UNESCO for including Iloilo as one of the 55 new cities included in the UCCN in commemoration of World Cities Day. It brings […]
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October 16, 2023
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda emphasized the importance of disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation to help the Philippines spare the lives of millions of people.
Legarda, a United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Global Champion for Resilience, said that climate change presents a complex and multifaceted threat to the country, which is one of the world’s most vulnerable nations.
“Disasters do not discriminate; they exacerbate existing inequalities, pushing the most vulnerable communities further to the margins,” lamented […]
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