SEN. LEGARDA PUTS THE SPOTLIGHT ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLE’S RITUALS IN “DAYAW” SEASON 12

September 23, 2022

Premiering this September 29
SEN. LEGARDA PUTS THE SPOTLIGHT ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLE’S RITUALS IN “DAYAW” SEASON 12
As a continuous effort in keeping Filipino traditions alive, the award-winning documentary series “Dayaw” is finally back for its 12th season, which showcases the indigenous culture and customs, on ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) this September 29, 8:30pm.
In light of this season’s title “Kakaibang Sigla: Our Boundless Energy,” the program focuses on the cycle of life exhibited in traditional societies — from the rituals of […]

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Legarda pushes for systems integration of defense, security in PH academies

September 20, 2022

Senator Loren Legarda on Monday, September 19 sought to establish the Philippine Defense University System to ensure a ‘’holistic, integrated, and comprehensive’’ defense and security education that is attuned to the current national security requirements.
Legarda thus filed Senate Bill 498 that seeks to link defense institutions through a more comprehensive and integrated system to prevent functional overlaps and curriculum fragmentation without disregarding individual mandates and operations.
The institutions covered by the bill include the Philippine Military Academy (PMA), the Command and […]

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Legarda refiles bill seeking to institutionalize ‘One Town, One Product’ program

September 19, 2022

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda has filed Senate Bill (SB) 247, or the ‘’One Town, One Product Phlippines (OTOP) Program Act of 2022″.
She filed a similar measure during her recent term as Antique congresswoman in the House of Representatives.
Legarda explained that the OTOP promotes local products from a sector and a locality.
A press statement issued by Legarda’s office stated that the four-term senator is known for her deep appreciation and respect for locally-produced products.
‘’She sees the immense value of […]

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Legarda refiles ‘One Town, One Product’ bill

September 19, 2022

Four-term Senator Loren Legarda is known for her deep appreciation and respect for locally-produced products. She sees the immense value of these, the creativity of the different localities producing them, and the special role of micro, small, and medium enterprises.
“The MSMEs should be supported financially and in terms of capacity-building. They are the lifeblood of our economy, especially during this health crisis,” Legarda said.
To support MSMEs, Legarda has refiled Senate Bill 247 or the OTOP Philippines Act of 2022. She […]

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LEGARDA PUSHES FOR SYSTEMS INTEGRATION OF DEFENSE AND SECURITY ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS IN THE COUNTRY

September 17, 2022

True to her word, four-term Senator Loren Legarda once again puts defense and security education on top of her legislative agenda. Legarda proposes to establish the Philippine Defense University System, through Senate Bill No. 498, to ensure a holistic, integrated, and comprehensive defense and security education that is attuned to the current national security requirements.
The measure aims to link defense institutions through a more comprehensive and integrated system to prevent functional overlaps and curriculum fragmentation without disregarding individual mandates and […]

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