Legarda Launches Online Series “Stories for a Better Normal: Pandemic and Climate Pathways”

May 13, 2020

Deputy Speaker and Antique Congresswoman Loren Legarda announced today the launch of “Stories for a Better Normal: Pandemic and Climate Pathways,” an online discussion that will reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic and climate crisis.
The series, a partnership with the Climate Change Commission (CCC), will delve into ways on how Filipino families and communities can prepare for a better normal and lead sustainable lives in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The first episode will be on May 14, Thursday, at 10:00 a.m., […]

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Legarda Lauds Banking Circular on Sustainable Finance

May 6, 2020

House Deputy Speaker and Antique Congresswoman Loren Legarda today commended and expressed support to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in promulgating the Sustainable Finance Framework, contained in BSP Circular No. 1085, s. 2020, stating that the framework will help advance the country’s growth towards a greener and more sustainable development path.
The Circular was issued following approval by the Monetary Board (through Resolution No. 415, March 19, 2020) of a sustainable finance policy framework that sets out expectations on the […]

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Legarda Congratulates Antiqueño Bar Passers

May 4, 2020

Deputy Speaker and Antique Lone District Representative Loren Legarda sends her warmest congratulations to the new Antiqueño lawyers who passed the Philippine Bar Examinations, held last November 2019. These are:
– Atty. Dawna Fya O. Bandiola who is the Top 4 of the 2019 Bar Examinations, from Brgy. Bagongbayan, Laua-an;
– Atty. James M. Victoriano from Brgy. Bugo, San Remigio;
– Atty. Herrnalie D. Alagos from Brgy. Centro Poblacion, Culasi;
– Atty. Raemman M. Lagrada from Brgy. Poblacion 3, Hamtic;
– Atty. Jessa Carmela C. […]

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Legarda lauds frontliners and workers on Labor Day amid Covid-19 crisis

May 2, 2020

Deputy Speaker and Antique Lone District Representative Loren Legarda lauds the doctors, nurses, health workers, health frontliners, farmers, fisherfolks and food producers, police and security personnel, even the sacadas of Antique who work elsewhere, the ofws, the dedicated government workers, those who tirelessly work in the frontlines during this crisis, as the country celebrated Labor Day on May 1.
“I salute our frontliners, doctors, nurses, PNP and AFP personnel in the border checkpoints, Municipal Health Officers, and Barangay Health Workers who […]

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