July 11, 2016
Senator Loren Legarda encouraged Filipino curators and artists to submit their curatorial proposals for the Philippine Pavilion in the 57th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia.
The Philippine Art Venice Biennale (PAVB) Coordinating Committee, composed of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), and the Office of Senator Loren Legarda, will be accepting proposals until July 21, 2016.
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July 11, 2016
In observance of the National Nutrition Month, Senator Loren Legarda urged the government to strengthen programs that would address the country’s worsening state of malnutrition.
In making the appeal, Legarda pointed out that the country’s chronic malnutrition rate has increased from 30.3% in 2013 to 33.5 % in 2015 based on latest Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) data. Moreover, a study by the international organization Save The Children showed that 1 in 3 Filipino children suffers from stunting.
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July 9, 2016
In observance of the National Disaster Consciousness Month, Senator Loren Legarda renewed her call to make disaster prevention and preparedness a way of life.
“When we reduce disaster risks and we are all prepared, informed and equipped, natural hazards like typhoons, earthquakes, tsunamis, storm surges, will not turn into disasters,” said Legarda, UNISDR Champion for Global Resilience.
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July 7, 2016
Senator Loren Legarda has filed her second batch of priority bills for the 17th Congress and said that these proposed measures are aimed at building an inclusive society and ensuring equitable opportunities for all.
“To be able to give everyone equal and equitable opportunities for growth, we need to address not only the concerns of Filipinos in general, but even more so those of our senior citizens, war veterans, persons with disabilities (PWDs), solo parents and others who have special needs that make it more challenging for them to be part of nation building,” said Legarda.
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July 5, 2016
Senator Loren Legarda today expressed solidarity with Filipino Muslims as she enjoined all Filipinos, regardless of religious and spiritual beliefs, to share in the celebration of Eid’l Fitr.
“I wish to extend my warm wishes and greetings to our Muslim brothers and sisters around the world on the occasion of Eid’l Fitr. You show what Islam is all about. You display deep faith and devotion, discipline, obedience and charity, with Muslims across the world giving what they can and giving up what they own for the less fortunate. We are witness to your compassion as you open your doors to people of all backgrounds. The faith, humility, and patience that Eid’l Fitr symbolizes are virtues that we must all have as Filipinos,” Legarda stressed.
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