December 21, 2014
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Loren Legarda has fond childhood memories of her family’s Christmases in Malabon: Simbang gabi in the nearby chapel; the simple Noche Buena with ham, keso de bola, pandesal; her Lola Mameng’s spaghetti salad, hot chocolate and sometimes fruit salad; the exchange of gifts and stories after Noche Buena; and the family reunion on Christmas day.
During the holidays, she recalls that her mother, the late Bessie Legarda, “used to decorate our home with a Christmas tree made […]
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December 20, 2014
In a bid to further promote Philippine heritage preservation, Senator Loren Legarda has organized a lecture on heritage mapping and a tour of the Hibla, Baybayin and Biodiversityexhibitions at the National Museum.
“My gift for you this Christmas is a gift for the soul. We can have Christmas parties here and there every year, but this year I wanted it special through this heritage lecture because it is important that we understand who we are and where we came from,” said Legarda in opening the […]
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December 19, 2014
MANILA, Philippines–Beware the language of the Internet, Sen. Loren Legarda warned, saying that certain online terms might actually be a code for cyberpornography and sexual abuse.
The senator said the public, especially parents, must beware of the subtle language of the Internet, adding that despite the Net’s myriad advantages as a tool of information and communication, it has also become an avenue for human trafficking.
“Acronyms have become tools for pornography and online sexual abuse,” Legarda said in a privilege speech.
She cited […]
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December 18, 2014
MANILA, Philippines – Beware the language of the Internet, Sen. Loren Legarda warned, saying that certain online terms might actually be code for cyber-pornography and sexual abuse.
The senator said the public, especially parents, must beware of the subtle language of the Internet, adding that despite the Net’s myriad advantages as a tool of information and communication, it has also become an avenue for human trafficking.
“Acronyms have become tools for pornography and online sexual abuse,” Legarda said in a privilege speech.
According […]
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December 17, 2014
Senator Loren Legarda today expressed her support to the Australian Government’s efforts to protect and manage the Great Barrier Reef to maintain its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, made the statement following a meeting with Australian Environment Minister Greg Hunt and Australian Ambassador Bill Tweddell on 17 December 2014.
“I welcome and support the Australian Government’s efforts to protect the Great Barrier Reef and make sure it is not […]
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