23rd anniversary of Malabon’s cityhood and the 425th founding anniversary of Malabon City

May 4, 2024

Isang mapagpalang araw sa lahat. It is my pleasure to address everyone here today as we celebrate the 23rd anniversary of Malabon’s cityhood and the 425th founding anniversary of Malabon City. I would like to acknowledge Mayor Jeannie N. Sandoval, Former Congressman Ricky S. Sandoval, all city officials, and all the Malabueños.
Malabon is more than just another place on the map for me. I was born and grew up in Barangay Potrero, a model community with our zero-waste initiatives, recognized […]

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Opening Statement of Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda during the Committee on Culture and the Arts Hearing

April 30, 2024

As we convene today to deliberate upon our extensive agenda comprising 32 bills, it is evident that our collective focus is firmly centered on the preservation and enhancement of Philippine culture and heritage.
The bills cover a wide array of initiatives, from establishing key cultural institutions to declaring national heritage zones. Each proposed measure reflects our steadfast commitment to safeguarding the diverse traditions, languages, arts, and practices that collectively shape our identity as Filipinos.
Our cultural heritage, forged through centuries of colonization […]

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Opening Statement: Committee on Culture and the Arts Hearing

April 30, 2024

Opening Statement of Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda
Committee on Culture and the Arts Hearing
April 30, 2024
As we convene today to deliberate upon our extensive agenda comprising 32 bills, it is evident that our collective focus is firmly centered on the preservation and enhancement of Philippine culture and heritage.
The bills cover a wide array of initiatives, from establishing key cultural institutions to declaring national heritage zones. Each proposed measure reflects our steadfast commitment to safeguarding the diverse traditions, languages, arts, […]

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Sponsorship Speech on a Resolution Congratulating and Commending the Nine Recipients of the GAMABA Award For Their Exemplary Contributions to the Promotion and Safeguarding of our Philippine Cultural Heritage

April 29, 2024

Mr. President, my dear colleagues,
I stand with great delight and honor before you today as we formally adopt Senate Resolution No. 959. The “Resolution Congratulating and Commending the Nine Recipients of the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) Award, or the National Living Treasures Award for Their Exemplary Contributions to the Promotion and Safeguarding of Our Philippine Cultural Heritage,” is one of my humble commitments in supporting the refinement of our country’s culture and arts. And of course, this resolution […]

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Sponsorship Speech on Senate Resolution No. 958 Resolution Congratulating and Commending the Twenty-Six (26) Awardees of the 16th Ani ng Dangal Awards

April 29, 2024

Mr. President, my dear colleagues,
Today, we gather in this August chamber to recognize the talent and dedication of our 16th Ani ng Dangal Awardees, or ADA. It is my great pleasure and pride to present the Ani ng Dangal Awardees who represented the Philippines in the global artistic scene.
Since 2009, we have garnered an overwhelming number of artists who have received this prestigious award. As of counting, 740 artists were recognized from 2009 to 2023. These awards are not […]

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