September 17, 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 the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
“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 the MSMEs in the industry, Legarda refiles Senate Bill 247 or the OTOP […]
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September 3, 2022
Muling nanawagan si Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda para sa regulasyon ng paggamit ng single-use plastic products ng mga establismento para mabawasan ang plastic pollution.
“Plastic pollution is a serious matter of global concern. This plastic crisis needs an urgent and systematic response with the help of all relevant and private stakeholders,” aniya.
Inihain ng senadora ang Senate Bill 246 oang ‘Single-Use Plastics Regulation and Management Act of 2022’ na layon magkaroon ng regulasyon sa paggawa, importasyon at paggamit ng single-use […]
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September 2, 2022
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 1) — Senator Loren Legarda has filed a bill seeking to “revive” the restaurant industry heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Under Senate Bill No. 499 or the “Restaurant Industry Revival Act of 2022,” Legarda stressed the need to assist the sector in bouncing back from the pandemic, noting food service businesses recorded a 44% drop in sales in 2020.
“To hasten our country’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, we have to bolster our restaurant industry and assist […]
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September 2, 2022
Senate President Pro-Tempore Loren Legarda renewed her call to regulate the use of single-use plastic products in business enterprises as an effective and immediate way to reduce waste.
Legarda said that the plastic crisis “needs an urgent and systematic response with the help of all relevant public and private stakeholders” since it is a serious matter of global concern that needs to be addressed.
Legarda recently has filed Senate Bill 246 or the proposed ‘Single-Use Plastics Regulation and Management Act of 2022,’ […]
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September 1, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenge for restaurant owners and operators. The industry continues to struggle to sustain its businesses following a 44% decline in food service sales in 2020, with many establishments forced to downsize or cease operations.
As the country recovers from the pandemic, Senator Loren Legarda urged the need to revive the restaurant industry and ensure their transition to a better normal as she filed Senate Bill No. 499 or the “Restaurant Industry Revival Act of 2022”.
“To […]
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