MANIFESTATION OF SUPPORT OF SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA ON THE 2023 PROPOSED NATIONAL EXPENDITURE PROGRAM

MANIFESTATION OF SUPPORT OF SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA ON THE 2023 PROPOSED NATIONAL EXPENDITURE PROGRAM
September 14, 2022

I would like to manifest my support for the 2023 Proposed National Expenditure Program or the President’s budget.

I believe in the rationale presented by the Department of Budget & Management in the National Expenditure Program turned over to Congress last August 22 and explained further in the President’s Budget Message, with the theme Agenda for Prosperity: Economic Transformation Towards Inclusivity and Sustainability.

I have read and […]

Co-Sponsorship speech of Senator Legarda on Senate Resolution Honoring and Commending the Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos of 2022

CO-SPONSORSHIP SPEECH OF HON. LOREN LEGARDA
 
SENATE RESOLUTION
HONORING AND COMMENDING THE METROBANK FOUNDATION OUTSTANDING FILIPINOS OF 2022
September 13, 2022
 
Mr. President,
Fellow members of this august chamber,
A new day of optimism and hope has dawned with the announcement of the Outstanding Filipinos of 2022 by the Metrobank Foundation.
When Filipinos take pride in their work, forge paths for change, and persevere in the face of adversity, our spirits rise.
­­Our 10 Outstanding Filipinos of 2022 prove this to be true. Without a doubt, they […]

Privilege Speech of Sen. Loren Legarda: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

PRIVILEGE SPEECH OF HON. LOREN LEGARDA
 
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Senate of the Philippines
August 10, 2022
 
Mr. President,
My dear colleagues,
I rise on a matter of personal and collective privilege.
August 9 marked a momentous day for indigenous peoples all over the world and in the Philippines because yesterday, we celebrated the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (IP) and the Philippine National IP Day.
In 2015, I sponsored Republic Act No. 10689, which declared August 9 as National Indigenous Peoples Day […]

CHED 2022 ASEAN Celebration Kick-Off Ceremony

MESSAGE OF SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE LOREN LEGARDA
CHED 2022 ASEAN Celebration Kick-Off Ceremony
August 08, 2022
A pleasant morning to the Commission on Higher Education, to the institutions of higher learning, and to everyone gathered here today. I am grateful to be here, as we commemorate ASEAN’s 55th founding anniversary.
ASEAN’s Chairmanship Theme is “A.C.T., Addressing Challenges Together.” Indeed, this is what we should aspire for: that we build an ASEAN community for the people; and that we ensure that excellent higher education […]

Sponsorship Speech of Sen. Loren Legarda: Resolution Expressing the Profound Sympathy and Sincere Condolences of the Senate of the Philippines on the Death of Former President, the Honorable Fidel V. Ramos

SPONSORSHIP SPEECH OF  SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SYMPATHY AND SINCERE CONDOLENCES OF THE SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES ON THE DEATH OF FORMER PRESIDENT, THE HONORABLE FIDEL V. RAMOS
Senate Session Hall
1 August 2022
Mr. President, complete staff work, or CSW, that was the mantra of President Fidel Valdez Ramos.
FVR reinvented politics in the way he conducted extensive consultations with various sectors of the country, advocating for a cohesive culture knowing how divisive Philippine politics can be. He envisioned the Philippines […]