Legarda cites importance of digital revolution in women empowerment

March 15, 2023

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda emphasized the important contributions that Filipino women are undertaking towards a more empowered community and a stronger nation through the use of modern technology as the country starts to build a more robust digital landscape.
Legarda made the statement during the ‘#Women2023: Women Forging the Digital Future’ organized by SPARK! Philippines, where she highlighted the essence of technology in promoting women’s active participation in shaping the Philippines’ future.
“There is no doubt that technology has significantly […]

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Legarda seeks immediate probe on impacts of Mindoro oil spill

March 10, 2023

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda called on the concerned Senate committee, with the cooperation of all government agencies, to immediately conduct an inquiry on the environmental, health, and tourism impacts of the recent oil spill in Oriental Mindoro that left a widespread problem to many locals in the area and its neighboring provinces, including Antique, Legarda’s home province.
Legarda expressed concern over the serious detrimental effects of the recent environmental disaster on dozens of designated marine sanctuaries, including thousands of […]

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Legarda honors Galing Pook Awardees

March 10, 2023

Recognizing the importance of promoting innovation and excellence among local government units (LGUs) through innovative initiatives and programs, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda honored the 10 winners of the 2022 Galing Pook Awards.
In her co-sponsorship speech, Legarda honored the awardees’ outstanding performace when it comes to innovation, resilience, sustainability, promotion of people’s participation, and efficiency of program service delivery, citing that these are all vital to good governance that leads to the country’s growth and development.
“I commend all the […]

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Legarda welcomes launch of eCongress

March 9, 2023

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda welcomed the launching of the eCongress, a secure digital legislative management system for the Congress of the Philippines, as she underscored the significance of constant collaboration, coordination, and sharing of knowledge, resources, and information amidst digital transformation.
The Concurrent Resolution creating the eCongress is geared towards improving, strengthening, and streamlining communications between the Senate and the House of Representatives with the help of digital technology.
It would enable both chambers of Congress to perform their functions […]

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Legarda brings Antique’s famous ‘patadyong’ to the Senate on Int’l Women’s Day

March 8, 2023

To convey her pride and steadfast support for Antique’s culture and tradition, and in celebration of the International Women’s Day today, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda brings Antique’s very own ‘patadyong’, a versatile textile that has become a huge part of the province’s age-old tradition, culture and heritage, to the Senate.
Dubbed ‘Wear a Patadyong,’ the one-day exhibit, organized by Legarda’s office in partnership with the National Museum-Western Visayas, features patadyong items from Antique MSMEs – from shawls to scarves, […]

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