Opening of the Philippine Pavilion at the 60th International Art Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia

April 18, 2024

As we gather today for the opening ceremony of the exhibition Sa kabila ng tabing lamang sa panahong ito / Waiting just behind the curtain of this age, it brings me immense joy to witness the fruition of a vision that has long been cherished.
Mount Banahaw, a majestic natural wonder located just a few hours away from the bustling city of Metro Manila, holds within its embrace not only breathtaking vistas but also a rich tapestry of cultural and spiritual […]

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Launch of the UPLB Sculpture Garden

April 4, 2024

 
Maligayang pagbati sa inyong lahat!
 
Sa mundong namamayagpag ang teknolohiya at modernisasyon, naniniwala akong ang sining at kultura ay siyang gabay natin upang mapanatiling makabuluhan at buhay ang ating identidad, kasaysayan, at kwento ng ating lipunan.
 
Sa pamamagitan ng sining, malaya nating naihahayag ang ating kritikal na pag-iisip, at ang ating mga hangarin para sa kinabukasang mas maunlad, payapa at may pagkakapantay-pantay.
 
This belief is what led me to collaborate with my friend, Junyee, one of the pioneers of installation art in the […]

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An Afternoon with Senator Legarda

April 3, 2024

MESSAGE OF SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE LOREN LEGARDA
An Afternoon with Senator Legarda
Assumption College San Lorenzo Makati
3 April 2024| 1:30 P.M. | Pardo Hall, Henry Sy Building, Assumption College
It doesn’t feel like that long ago, but it is actually approaching half a century since I walked these halls as a student. I know that what we felt then, under the safety and nurturing of the sisters, is what you may be feeling now — a little hopeful, a […]

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“Technology, Evolution and Gender to Inform and Prioritize Policy” for Foreign Service Institute’s (FSI) Partners’ Lecture Series (PLS)

March 21, 2024

My sincere greetings to everyone here today. I am honored to deliver this lecture as one of the opportunities to synthesize and share insights on policymaking and guiding principles shaping my work.
In my four terms as Senator and one in the House of Representatives, I can trace a history of policymaking in this country and have seen many successes as well as pitfalls. As you know, of particular interest throughout all those years are culture and heritage, environment, climate and […]

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Technology, Evolution and Gender to Inform and Prioritize Policy” for Foreign Service Institute’s (FSI) Partners’ Lecture Series (PLS)

March 21, 2024

My sincere greetings to everyone here today. I am honored to deliver this lecture as one of the opportunities to synthesize and share insights on policymaking and guiding principles shaping my work.
In my four terms as Senator and one in the House of Representatives, I can trace a history of policymaking in this country and have seen many successes as well as pitfalls. As you know, of particular interest throughout all those years are culture and heritage, environment, climate and […]

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