September 3, 2024
Mr. President, esteemed colleagues:
Today, we are confronted with a fundamental issue that transcends life itself—the dignity of every Filipino, even in death. Part of our solemn duty is to ensure that the rights we champion in life are upheld even in the final moments of one’s journey.
We cannot allow a situation where, even in death, there are challenges and obstacles that divide our people. The act of laying a loved one to rest should be a moment of peace, not […]
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August 28, 2024
Sponsorship Speech of Senator Loren Legarda for Senate Resolution Honoring Former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr.
28 August 2024
Mr. President, esteemed colleagues, it is with deep respect and honor that I stand before you today to sponsor a resolution paying tribute to an extraordinary man whose life and legacy have profoundly influenced our nation—Former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr.
Affectionately known as JDV, he is a towering figure in Philippine politics and governance. Hailing from Dagupan City, JDV’s journey in […]
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August 27, 2024
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 […]
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August 27, 2024
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 […]
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August 19, 2024
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 […]
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