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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Legarda thanks Filipinos for overwhelming support

May 11, 2022

Three-term Senator Loren Legarda expresses her heartfelt gratitude to the Filipino people for their overwhelming support in the May 9 elections where, based on the ongoing canvassing, Legarda is among the frontrunners in the 2022 senatorial race.
“Maraming salamat sa pagbibigay sa akin ng panibagong pagkakataon na maipagpatuloy ang aking nasimulan,” says Legarda. “Ang resulta ng eleksyon ay patunay lamang na buo ang inyong pagtitiwala sa aking kakayahang maging boses ninyo muli sa Senado. Asahan n’yong hinding-hindi ko kayo bibiguin,” she […]

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Legarda: Knowledge economy is the way to go

April 8, 2022

Three-term Senator, now Senatorial Candidate, Loren Legarda recently called on the government to invest in the knowledge economy, saying investing in such would enhance the Filipino workers’ competency and improve their value, especially to international information technology companies.
“Filipinos are already the leaders in the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry. The next step is for them to do not only customer service but also knowledge process outsourcing, or KPO. We have to invest in knowledge economy and keep on advancing the […]

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