August 25, 2024
Senator Loren Legarda said it was high time to provide full-time benefits to barangay officials, lamenting that mere honoraria might not be adequate for them.
Legarda, who filed Senate Bill No. 2786, or the Regularization of Barangay Officials Act, remarked that the lack of financial stability of barangay officials might cause them financial stress, which may lead to ineffective delivery of government services.
“We want our barangay officials to receive the same full benefits that other government workers enjoy, giving them the […]
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August 21, 2024
Senator Loren Legarda emphasized the importance of August 1, 1898 as a momentous date in Philippine history as it was the day when over 200 municipal mayors established respective local government units by signing a revised Declaration of Independence.
Legarda, principal sponsor of Senate Bill No. 2690, clarified that the Act is not changing the date of Philippine independence but a mere addition of a step in the long path to being a full-fledged nation.
“The August 1 event did not invalidate […]
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August 21, 2024
Senator Loren Legarda lauded the Senate’s approval of the proposed Loss and Damage Fund Board Act on the third and final reading.
Legarda, the principal author of Senate Bill No. 2780, voted to approve the proposed measure, stating, “By granting juridical personality and legal capacity to the Loss and Damage Fund Board, we commence and ensure the effective operation of this UN-established fund to address climate impacts causing loss and damage, particularly to developing countries.”
Legarda, recognized by the United Nations Office […]
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August 20, 2024
Senator Loren Legarda lauded the Senate’s unanimous passage of Blue Economy Bill on the third reading on Monday.
Legarda, the principal author and principal sponsor of Senate Bill No. 2450, emphasized the importance of the proposed law since it provides more ways to protect and strengthen the Philippines’ marine biodiversity.
“I welcome the support of our colleagues in voting to approve the Blue Economy bill on the third reading. This proposed measure establishes a comprehensive framework for the sustainable development and stewardship […]
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August 13, 2024
Senator Loren Legarda emphasized anew the importance of indigenous communities in the very survival of the Philippine ecosystem.
During her privilege speech delivered on the occasion of National Indigenous Peoples Day on August 12, Legarda reiterated the importance of the indigenous knowledge of these communities due to their centuries’ worth of expertise in the land that they reside on.
“Ang ating mga katutubo ang nagsisilbing unang hanay ng tagapagpanatili at tagapagpangalaga ng ating kapaligiran at kalikasan,” Legarda said.
“Mahalagang ating kilalanin, na para […]
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