Privilege Speech of Senator Loren Legarda: Manlilikha ng Bayan Federico Caballero

Privilege Speech of Senator Loren Legarda
Manlilikha ng Bayan Federico “Nong Pedring” Caballero
August 27, 2024 | Session Hall, Senate of the Philippines
Mr. President,
We are gathered here today in solemn remembrance of a beloved father, community leader, epic chanter, and an icon of cultural heritage not only for his community but for the nation — Manlilikha ng Bayan Federico Caballero, who we lovingly call Nong Pedring.
Nong Pedring is a national cultural treasure whose life’s work has left an indelible mark […]

Explanation of Vote of Senator Loren Legarda on Senate Bill no. 2960 or the Bacoor Assembly of 1898 Act

EXPLANATION OF VOTE OF SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA
Senate Bill No. 2690
The Bacoor Assembly of 1898 Act
Senate of the Philippines
August 27, 2024
Senate of the Philippines

Mr. President, dear colleagues,

As the co-author and sponsor of Senate Bill No. 2690, I am deeply committed to the passage of this important legislation, which seeks to designate August 1 as “Araw ng Paglalathala at Pagtatanyag ng Kasarinlan ng Pilipinas.”

The significance of August 1, 1898, extends far beyond a simple historical date. On […]

Explanation of Vote of Senator Loren Legarda on Senate Bill no. 2780 or the Loss and Damage Fund Board Act

EXPLANATION OF VOTE OF SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA
Senate Bill No. 2780
The Loss and Damage Fund Board Act
Senate of the Philippines
August 19, 2024
Senate of the Philippines

Mr. President,

I express my heartfelt gratitude and commend Senator Imee R. Marcos for her decisive leadership in steering this bill to its approval on third reading.

As the principal author of this bill, I cast my affirmative vote to uphold our international commitments, strengthen national climate resilience, and advance global climate justice.

By granting […]

Explanation of Vote of Senator Loren Legarda on Senate Bill no. 2450 or the Blue Economy Act

EXPLANATION OF VOTE OF SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA
Senate Bill No. 2450
The Blue Economy Act
Senate of the Philippines
August 19, 2024
Senate of the Philippines

Mr. President,

I welcome the support of our colleagues in voting to approve the Blue Economy bill on the third reading. This proposed measure establishes a comprehensive framework for the sustainable development and stewardship of our coastal and marine resources, which are vital to our nation’s economy, environment, and heritage.

The Blue Economy Act aligns with the […]

Co-sponsorship Speech of Senator Loren Legarda on Resolution Expressing the Profound Sympathy and Sincere Condolences of the Senate of the Philippines on the Death of a Pillar of the Philippine Entertainment Industry, Veteran Film Producer, and Regal Films Matriarch, Lily “Mother Lily” Yu Chu-Monteverde

Co-sponsorship Speech of Senator Loren Legarda
Resolution Expressing the Profound Sympathy and Sincere Condolences of the Senate of the Philippines on the Death of a Pillar of the Philippine Entertainment Industry, Veteran Film Producer, and Regal Films Matriarch, Lily “Mother Lily” Yu Chu-Monteverde
07 August 2024
Today, we gather to honor the memory of a remarkable woman who has left an indelible mark on the cultural fabric of our nation. Lily “Mother Lily” Yu Chu-Monteverde was not only a pioneering figure […]