Eulogy for Senator Jovito Salonga

March 15, 2016

Today, we pay tribute to a man whose towering greatness shaped much of the politics and public affairs of the 20th century, untied the umbilical cord with the US and shepherded the passage of landmark, life-changing legislation.

Former Senator Jovito Salonga was, for me, a dear friend–his eldest son, Steve is the godfather of my eldest son, Lanz.

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Keynote Speech: “The Road to Decarbonization”

March 14, 2016

Keynote Speech of Senator Loren Legarda
“The Road to Decarbonization”
31st Climate Reality Leadership Corps Training
14 March 2016 | Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Former United States Vice President and fellow advocate Al Gore,
Fellow workers in the climate arena,
Distinguished guests,
Ladies and gentlemen,
 
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This is an honor that I have looked forward to for sometime now—to be with a fellow environmental activist, an enlightened man like Al Gore, who has taken a personal devotion, not just to talk, but also to take […]

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Keynote Speech: National Launching of Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management (A-PAD) Philippines

March 3, 2016

Keynote Speech of Senator Loren Legarda
National Launching of Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management (A-PAD) Philippines
3 March 2016 | Hotel Jen, Pasay City
 
Foremost, I wish to extend my thanks to the organizers of this symposium as it offers a golden opportunity to get all sectors of society involved in the critical task of developing disaster resilience in their organizations and in our communities.
 
Disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation do not fall under the exclusive domain of government. […]

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