Legarda praises PH for keeping its Tier 1 status vs. human trafficking

July 20, 2023

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda lauded the Philippines’ retention of its Tier 1 ranking in the fight against human trafficking.
Legarda, co-sponsor and author of Republic Act No. 9208, or Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act, says the country should maintain and strengthen its measures to prevent future cases.
“Lubos akong nagpapasalamat sa ating pamahalaan na patuloy na nagtataguyod ng mga programa at patakarang nagsasawata sa paglaganap ng human trafficking sa bansa, na sumisira sa kinabukasan ng marami nating kababayan,” she said.
“We must […]

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Legarda upholds commitment to support Filipino MSMEs

July 19, 2023

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda asserted her full support and commitment to upholding the welfare and rights of every Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME), underscoring their crucial role as one of the significant drivers in achieving a robust Philippine economy.
In her message during the National MSME Summit 2023, Legarda emphasized the need to introduce new reforms and platforms to nurture a culture of creativity and innovation within the MSME sector amidst modernization.
“We can assist in enhancing their […]

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Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Accountancy Week Celebration – Commerce and Industry Sector Day

July 19, 2023

MESSAGE OF SEN. LOREN LEGARDA
Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA)
Accountancy Week Celebration – Commerce and Industry Sector Day
Association of CPAs in Commerce & Industry
19 July 2023
I extend my warmest greetings to all members of the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA), the Association of Certified Public Accountants in Commerce and Industry (ACPACI), the National Association of CPAs in Education (NACPAE), the Government Association of CPAs (GACPA), the Association of CPAs in Public Practice (ACPAPP), the […]

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Legarda bats for passage of measure that preserves indigenous games

July 15, 2023

In commemoration of Cultural Communities Week, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda gave importance to preserving indigenous peoples’ (IPs) traditions in various forms.

Long regarded as a champion of the rights of IPs, Legarda filed Senate Bill No. 1340, which seeks to protect and promote indigenous sports and games.

“Under Senate Bill No. 1340, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), in coordination with the Philippine Olympic Committee and the local government units, shall conduct annual regional and national indigenous sports competitions,” she said.

“It […]

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Legarda emphasizes disaster preparedness amidst El Niño scare

July 13, 2023

In observance of National Disaster Resilience Month this July, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda underscored support for programs dedicated to attaining disaster resilience.

Legarda, a United Nations Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Global Champion for Resilience, said there must be proactive ways to help the country withstand the effects of calamities battering the country annually.

“The Philippines is constantly hit by endless natural disasters every year, so we must be able to face any possible danger head-on,” she said.

“Since we have identified […]

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