Legarda: Properly implement pro-women laws

March 8, 2024

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda stressed the importance of properly implementing laws that advance women’s rights.

“It is time for us to provide more opportunities for women in education, the workplace, entrepreneurship, rural development, governance, and leadership roles,” stressed Legarda during her keynote speech at the International Women’s Day Celebration hosted by UN Women and the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) in Taguig City today.

“However, despite progress, women continue to encounter persistent challenges […]

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Keynote Message: The Future of Food 2024

March 8, 2024

Message of Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda
The Future of Food 2024
March 8, 2024

It is my privilege to stand before you today, not just as a Senator but as a steward of culinary heritage and an advocate for sustainable food systems.

In recent years, climate change has posed a threat to our agricultural landscape, endangering the foundation of our food system. The impact of climate on agricultural output, soil quality, and water supply has been significant, affecting not only our fisheries […]

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Keynote Speech: International Women’s Day Celebration 2024

March 8, 2024

KEYNOTE SPEECH OF SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE LOREN LEGARDA
International Women’s Day Celebration 2024: “Investing in Equality Toward Gender-Inclusive Prosperity”
March 8, 2024
Samsung Hall, SM Aura Premier, Taguig City

Heartfelt greetings to the women and men of the Philippine Commission on Women and to UN Women. I am happy to address you on the very day we mark International Women’s Day with the theme “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress.” Traditionally, we highlight how far we have come and chart a course […]

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Be the change for women, Legarda tells DHSUD

March 6, 2024

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda made a reminder today to recognize that being proactive in women’s rights will make the real change on top of discussing it.
“This celebration serves more than just a tribute to women; it is a moment to highlight the often-overlooked contributions of women, particularly on unpaid care work, and the qualities of nurturing and home management inherent in all individuals, irrespective of gender,” Legarda said as she delivered her keynote speech at the Department of […]

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Message: DHSUD National Women’s Month Celebration

March 6, 2024

Message of Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda
DHSUD National Women’s Month Celebration
March 6, 2024 | 10:30 AM | DHSUD Auditorium
Happy Women’s Month to all of us gathered here today. I am happy to be part of this celebration, especially as the principal author behind the creation of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development.
I am delighted to learn that the Department boasts a robust female workforce, with 436 out of 798 regular employees being women. This statistic […]

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