Legarda Receives the Title of Officier dans l’Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur by the French Government

September 19, 2024

Senator Loren Legarda was conferred the prestigious title of Officier dans l’Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur by the French Government, with the distinction presented by French Ambassador Marie Fontanel in a ceremony at the Ambassador’s residence on September 19, 2024.
This award follows Legarda’s previous conferment as Chevalier of the Legion of Honor in 2016, further solidifying her invaluable contributions to fostering Philippine-French relations, cultural diplomacy, and climate action.
In her acceptance speech, Legarda expressed her deep gratitude and humility, emphasizing […]

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Legarda honors former House Speaker De Venecia Jr. for remarkable contributions to country

August 28, 2024

Legarda honors former House Speaker De Venecia Jr. for remarkable contributions to country
The Senate has adopted a Resolution authored by Senator Loren Legarda honoring former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. for his distinguished career and profound contributions to the Philippines.
De Venecia, fondly known as JDV, served as Speaker of the House of Representatives for an unprecedented five terms from 1992 to 1998 and from 2001 to 2008. As the architect of the Rainbow Coalition, he played a key role […]

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Co-sponsorship Speech of Senator Loren Legarda: Resolution Expressing the Sincere Appreciation of the Senate to Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara for his Exemplary Service to the Institution and to the Filipino People as a Senator of the Philippines

July 30, 2024

Co-sponsorship Speech of Senator Loren Legarda
P.S.R. No. 1070: Resolution Expressing the Sincere Appreciation of the Senate to Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara for his Exemplary Service to the Institution and to the Filipino People as a Senator of the Philippines
30 July 2024
Knowing that one is poised to illuminate paths even more brightly, parting ways turns farewell into a celebration.
Today, we honor a man who continues to serve our nation with diligence and passion—Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara. His […]

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Legarda secures another landmark victory for the environment with PENCAS Act signed into law

May 24, 2024

Senator Loren Legarda lauds the signing into law of the Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System (PENCAS) Act or Republic Act No. 11995. This landmark legislation, principally authored and sponsored by Senator Legarda, marks a significant stride in integrating environmental sustainability into the country’s economic framework.
The four-term senator, renowned for her dedication to environmental causes, celebrated this legislative milestone as a transformative development for the Philippines. “It has been a long and pioneering journey since we first filed what […]

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