May 20, 2024
MESSAGE OF SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE LOREN LEGARDA
Opening of the archival exhibit
“Espacio e Imperio: Mindanao and the Restructuring of Colonial Spaces for Empire”
20 May 2024, Senate of the Philippines
Magandang araw sa ating lahat.
Welcome to Espacio e Imperio, an enlightening exhibition that delves into the transformative impact of Spanish colonial rule on the island of Mindanao.
It is a great pleasure that we launch this collection of recently accessible records from the National Archives of the Philippines, shedding light […]
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May 13, 2024
Co-sponsorship Speech of Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda
Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act
Session Hall, 13 May 2024
Thank you, Mr. President.
It is high time and it is just righteous that we now designate by law and by the President of the Republic of the Philippines all archipelagic sea lanes and air routes passage by foreign ships and aircrafts.
The Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act adopts protective measures to regulate international maritime activities including measures adopted or to be proposed for adoption in […]
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May 7, 2024
Today, with heavy hearts, we gather to honor the memory and legacy of an individual who embodied selfless service to the Filipino people, of giving more to those who have less.
Senator Saguisag’s journey was one defined by humility and resilience. From an early age, he knew the value of hard work and perseverance. While walking through the halls of college and law school as a student, he juggled the weight of textbooks and the burdens of labor, working as a […]
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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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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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