August 14, 2013
Senator Loren Legarda extends her full support to the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and calls on the government to ensure therelease of funds amounting to P75 Billion over a period of five years, as mandated under the law.
Legarda, Vice Chair of the Senate Finance Committee for the AFP Budget, noted that in the proposed national budget for 2014, only P5 Billion is allotted for the AFP modernization.
“You get what you give,” Legarda said in expressing her […]
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August 9, 2013
Senator Loren Legarda, author of RA 9177 also known as the Act Declaring Eidul Fitr a National Holiday, today shared in the celebration of Eidul Fitr.
“I join our Filipino Muslims in celebrating the Eidul Fitr and enjoin our non-Muslim citizens to respect and observe this occasion, which is the essence of the holiday declaration.
“The holy month of Ramadan has been another test of faith and self-discipline for our Muslim brothers and sisters. As you celebrate the end of a month-long […]
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August 7, 2013
QUEZON CITY, Aug. 6 (PIA) — Senator Loren Legarda urges the public and the government to maximize the benefits of malunggay.
In a statement, Legarda said that she has re-filed the proposed Malunggay Development Act, under Senate Bill No. 104, to spur the production, processing, marketing and distribution of malunggay in suitable areas of the country in order to acquire its benefits.
Legarda highlighted the varied uses of malunggay, “Malunggay is one of the most useful tropical trees. Its young leaves are […]
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August 6, 2013
Senator Loren Legarda has proposed amendments to the Tropical Fabrics Law of 2004, also known as R.A. 9242, to ensure realistic and stronger implementation of the law, which mandates public officials and employees to wear uniforms made from natural fibers in the country.
Legarda, author of the Tropical Fabrics Law, said that she has proposed amendments to the law to consider the capacity of the local textile industry to meet the needs of government.
“It is lamentable that eight years after the […]
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August 6, 2013
Senator Loren Legarda today highlighted the varied uses of malunggay and urged the government to maximize the benefits of the tropical crop.
Legarda said that she has re-filed the proposed Malunggay Development Act, under Senate Bill No. 104, to spur the production, processing, marketing and distribution of malunggay in suitable areas of the country in order to acquire its benefits.
“Malunggay is one of the most useful tropical trees. Its young leaves are commonly cooked and eaten like spinach or used […]
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