Statement of Sen. Loren Legarda on the Postponement of the Resumption of the GRP-NDFP Peace Talks

June 14, 2018

“I support the decision of the Administration to conduct public consultations first before going back to the negotiating table to resume the peace talks. It is important for the entire Filipino public to be informed not only of the status of the peace talks, but also of the fact that both sides only have one aim in mind: to achieve lasting peace, end poverty and to pursue socio-economic programs that will benefit our people.

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Hibla Goes Big, Back-to Back Launches in Madrid and Washington DC

June 13, 2018

Senator Loren Legarda today expressed her support for the back-to-back launches of the Hibla ng Lahing Filipino Travelling Exhibition at the Philippine Embassies in Madrid, Spain and Washington D.C., USA.

Legarda said that these exhibits are offshoots of the National Museum’s Hibla ng Lahing Filipino: The Artistry of Philippine Textiles gallery, which is her brainchild. The inaugural launch of Hibla Travelling Exhibition was held in London in October 2017.

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Legarda: Free the Nation from Poverty and Disaster Vulnerability

June 13, 2018

Senator Loren Legarda yesterday said that freedom does not just mean freedom from foreign oppressors, but most importantly freedom from poverty and vulnerability due to disasters.

Legarda made the statement as the nation celebrated the 120th year commemoration of Philippine Independence on June 12.

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