May 18, 2023
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda expressed concern and urged the government, private sector, and all citizens to prepare for hotter and drier days due to a high probability of El Niño emerging in the coming season and persisting until the first quarter of 2024.
Legarda made the statement when the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) upgraded its warning status to El Niño Alert earlier this month, indicating an 80% probability of El Niño emerging in the June-July-August […]
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May 16, 2023
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda underscored the importance of collaborative efforts in constantly achieving excellence among the Filipino people amidst the rising challenges in the Philippines as she keynoted the 1st The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) Impact Summit on Saturday.
As a recipient of the prestigious TOYM award for her works in journalism in 1992, Legarda recognized the vital role of Filipinos, especially the youth, in nation-building through proactive responses and involvement in addressing various complexities facing the nation.
“Addressing the […]
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May 15, 2023
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda lauds and welcomes an executive order that promotes Filipino history and culture by creating an advisory board and a management center to ensure the efficient management of Malacañang Heritage Mansions.
“We welcome the Executive Order issued by no other than our Chief Executive. I believe this is crucial to our continued call for awareness, preservation, and promotion of our cultural heritage,” Legarda stated.
Under Executive Order 26, signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday, […]
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May 4, 2023
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda expressed full support for revitalizing and further strengthening the Philippines’ salt industry for its potential as a significant driver of economic growth and income-generating opportunities for the Filipino people.
As an advocate for sustainable livelihood programs, Legarda pushed for the passage of Senate Bill No. 1870 or an Act Strengthening and Revitalizing the Development of the Salt Industry in the Philippines which, according to her, will address the challenges and gaps of making the industry […]
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May 3, 2023
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda calls for government leaders to lead in developing an innovation system for the country as she underscored that innovation is more than just scientific inventions but should also be applied in all aspects of governance.
Republic Act No. 11293, or the Philippine Innovation Act she principally authored and co-sponsored, already sets the starting point in recognizing innovation’s role in governance and provides the necessary resources to support innovations that will improve our daily lives.
This provision […]
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