March 13, 2024
Co-sponsorship Speech of Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda
Ad Interim Appointment of Mr. Ralph Recto as Secretary of the Department of Finance
13 March 2024
Session Hall, Senate of the Philippines
Mr. Chairman,
It is with distinct honor and privilege that I co-sponsor the ad interim appointment of Secretary Ralph Recto as the head of the Department of Finance. Having the opportunity to work closely with Secretary Recto for two consecutive terms in the Philippine Senate – during the 16th and […]
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March 8, 2024
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda today said that the future of food will depend not only on the type of food consumed but also on its production process and how it is taken.
Legarda, a notable environmental advocate, reiterated her commitment as a steward of culinary heritage and advocate for sustainable food systems.
“The economic viability and sustainability of our food production system are at risk as we confront the challenges of a shifting climate landscape,” Legarda said during her keynote […]
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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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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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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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