December 4, 2023
Message of
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda
5th International Conference on Cultural Statistics and Creative Economy
December 4, 2023
It is my pleasure to join you today at the 5th International Conference on Cultural Statistics and Creative Economy, a vital platform convened by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) that unites scholars, researchers, academe, government officials, and private individuals in a collaborative effort to delve into the intricacies of cultural statistics.
Our culture is our identity. Our diverse ethnolinguistic […]
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December 2, 2023
Message of Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda
Turning the Tide: The Philippines’ Journey to Climate Resilience
2 December 2023 1:00 PM| COP28, Dubai
We live in difficult and challenging times in this era of the climate crisis.
The urgency to adapt—to safeguard vulnerable populations and build resilience within our communities—has never been clearer. Mitigation is just as important, in order to minimize the scale and intensity of climate impacts we must adapt to, as well as leapfrog to low-carbon systems and […]
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November 28, 2023
Co-Sponsorship Speech
Senate President Pro Tempore
Loren Legarda
Philippine Maritime Zones Act
Dear Honorable Colleagues,
I rise today to express my strong support for the “Philippine Maritime Zones Act.” I believe that it is our duty to uphold and protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Philippines, especially in the maritime domain.
The Philippines is an archipelagic state with a vast maritime territory that is rich in natural resources and biodiversity. However, our country’s maritime domain is also facing various challenges, such as […]
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November 28, 2023
Message of Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda
November 28, 2023
Resolution Commending the Relevant National Government Agencies and Local Government Units for their Contributions in the Successful Hosting of the 31st Annual Meeting of the Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum
Mr. President and esteemed colleagues, I stand before this august chamber with a profound sense of gratitude and pride as the Chairperson of the Drafting Committee of the recently concluded 31st Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum.
First and foremost, I would like to express my […]
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November 26, 2023
Message of Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda
The Estuary in Southeast Asia: Reflections on Ecological and Social History, Roundtable Discussion in the Event of the Closing of Tripa de Gallina: Guts of Estuary
25 November 2023 |Venice, Italy
Ladies and gentlemen, members of the Filipino community, friends and guests, good afternoon.
Southeast Asia is a region renowned for its lush landscapes and exceptional diversity. Its estuaries, in particular, are vital nodes of the region’s ecology and culture. They serve as the […]
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