July 17, 2015
EVERY Filipino interested in the country’s cultural heritage was invited by Sen. Loren Legarda to view and observe basket and mat weavers from Oriental Mindoro as they showcase their weaving techniques at the National Museum of Anthropology on July 18 and 19.
Weavers Thalia Daguman, Susana Maayos and Debora Aceveda, all from Oriental Mindoro, will demonstrate rattan and nito weaving, while Elsie Caring will give an informal lecture.
“This is an interactive way of understanding our weaving culture. We get […]
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July 17, 2015
Senator Loren Legarda invites everyone to view and observe basket and mat weavers from Oriental Mindoro as they showcase their weaving techniques at the National Museum of Anthropology on July 18 to 19, 2015.
Weavers Thalia Daguman, Susana Maayos and Debora Aceveda, all from Oriental Mindoro, will demonstrate rattan and nito weaving, while Elsie Caring will give an informal lecture.
“This is an interactive way of understanding our weaving culture. We get to know more about various mat and basket weaving techniques […]
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July 15, 2015
Message of Senator Loren Legarda for 2015 Eidul Fitr
(Author of RA 9177, Act Declaring Eidul Fitr a National Holiday)
Senator Loren Legarda today enjoined all Filipinos all over the world, regardless of their religious beliefs and spiritual affiliations, to be one with our Muslim brothers and sisters in celebrating Eidul Fitr.
“We welcome this year’s Eidul Fitr with high hopes for just and lasting peace in Mindanao. We hope to put an end to the decades-long armed conflict through honest […]
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July 14, 2015
Senator Loren Legarda today urged the government to formulate a comprehensive child-centered emergency program to be implemented immediately upon the declaration of a national or local state of calamity to protect children and support their immediate recovery.
“Over the past decades, the frequency and magnitude of natural hazards have increased due to climate change. Children suffer the most at the onset and aftermath of humanitarian emergencies because they are still dependent on adults, whether parents, relatives or guardians. Proper planning can […]
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July 13, 2015
Senator Loren Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, today challenged all members of the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) to share their passion in caring for our protected areas with their respective communities by getting them involved in carrying out sustainable conservation activities.
In her keynote speech at the National PAMB Conference, Legarda said the Board plays a vital role in promoting awareness regarding the importance of protecting the country’s unique and at the same time […]
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