November 21, 2014
Senator Loren Legarda’s Keynote Speech
SMEs as the Backbone of ASEAN Economies
2nd Philippine SME Business Expo 2014
November 21, 2014 – SMX Convention Center
The importance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Philippine economy cannot be overemphasized. They are powerful platforms for income and employment generation, for socio-economic empowerment of various sectors such as women, youth and indigenous groups, and for promotion of viable rural livelihoods.
I have wholeheartedly supported SMEs because I believe that you are the future of business and investment […]
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November 19, 2014
Senator Loren Legarda’s Keynote Speech
Conference on Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
for Indigenous People of the ASEAN
November 19, 2014 – The Bayleaf Hotel Intramuros, Manila
In this day and age of technology and globalization, the knowledge systems and traditions of indigenous communities are threatened to be left in the memories of the elders, completely lost as they pass away.
Asia is home to two-thirds of the world’s 300 million indigenous peoples.[1] They share a common situation with other indigenous peoples in other parts […]
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November 18, 2014
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA
Sponsorship Speech for Finance Subcommittee “C”
November 18, 2014 – Senate Session Hall
Mr. President, esteemed colleagues,
It is my privilege to sponsor the budget of agencies under Finance Subcommittee “C” consisting of the Judiciary, Commission on Audit (COA), Office of the Ombudsman (OMB), Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of National Defense (DND), selected agencies under Other Executive Offices—the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), Climate Change Commission (CCC), Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC), Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO), […]
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November 17, 2014
Senator Loren Legarda’s Eulogy for Former Senator Juan M. Flavier
17 November 2014 – Senate Session Hall
How do you eulogize a man who was bigger than life? Who epitomized what public service really means? Who stood for the words integrity and work ethic?
When I was a neophyte senator in 1998, Johnny Flavier was my seatmate. I chose him. He chose me.
He was witty and had a wonderful sense of humor.
One time, a certain indigenous community visited the Senate and came in their […]
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November 10, 2014
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA
The Role of PPP in DRR and in Building Sustainable and Resilient Communities: Lessons Learned and Way Forward
Top Leaders Forum 2014
10 November 2014 – SMX Convention Center
There is a long history of cooperation and selflessness in the face of crisis and disasters. Haiyan, Ketsana, Parma, just to name a few, brought massive destruction and death, and yet, it is during these times of crisis that we see people establishing deep social connections to alleviate the plight of victims.
Why, […]
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