Legarda: Filipino Artist David Medalla to Perform at PHL Pavilion in Venice Biennale

August 8, 2015

Internationally renowned Filipino artist David Medalla will perform at the Philippine Pavilion at the 56th International Art Exhibition – la Biennale di Venezia, Senator Loren Legarda announced.
Legarda, the visionary behind the Philippines’ return to the Venice Art Biennale after a 51-year absence said, “David Medalla’s performance at the Philippine Pavilion will be something to remember and it will go down as an important event in Philippine art history. He is known for engaging concepts which defy category.”
Medalla will perform at […]

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Legarda Joins Celebration of Int’l Indigenous Peoples Day

August 8, 2015

In observance of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (August 9), Senator Loren Legarda today stressed the need for stronger government support for IPs.
 
“This celebration is not only an excellent opportunity to highlight the rich and vibrant culture of our indigenous peoples but also serves as a constant reminder for all of us to ensure that we provide the needed support for our IPs to strengthen their part in nation building,” said Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee […]

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Legarda Encourages Support to Pinoy Indie Films, Invites Everyone to Watch Cinemalaya Movies

August 8, 2015

Senator Loren Legarda today encouraged Filipinos and foreigners alike to support independent films by watching short films and retrospectives featured in the 11th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and Competition from August 8 to August 15, 2015 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Greenbelt 3 Makati.
 
Legarda said that the annual Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival is an important program that supports the work of independent Filipino filmmakers and invigorates Philippine filmmaking.
 
“The usual challenge for filmmakers is funding. But we have […]

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Legarda Hails Obama Climate Change Plan, Says PHL Must Go Low-Carbon

August 7, 2015

Senator Loren Legarda today hailed US President Barack Obama’s plan to significantly reduce emissions from US power plants as part of his commitment to fight climate change.
 
Obama and the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Power Plan aims to reduce overall carbon emissions by 32% by the year 2030, as compared to 2005 levels.
 
Legarda, UN Champion for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation for Asia-Pacific, said that she hopes more nations, including the Philippines, will express their commitment to […]

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Legarda Invites Filipinos to be Part of PHL’s 1st Participation at Venice Architecture Biennale

August 6, 2015

Another milestone has been reached as the Philippines participates, for the first time ever, at the 2016 Venice Architecture Biennale. The announcement was made as the open call for curatorial proposals was revealed today.
 
“The success of this endeavor will be achieved through significant support and participation by the community. I urge talented and brilliant Filipinos to join the open call process and become part of this historical undertaking in Philippine architecture,” Legarda said.
 
The country’s participation at the 15th Venice Architecture Biennale […]

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