Tag: Senator Loren Legarda
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Senator Loren Legarda Advocates for Cultural Preservation as Key to National Progress
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Loren Legarda emphasized the critical role of cultural preservation in shaping the future of the Philippines during her keynote speech at the Cultural Thoughts and Trajectories event. Held at the Manila House on Monday, February 26, 2025, the gathering was organized in collaboration with the National Commission for Culture and the…
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Senator Legarda Advocates for Sustainable Development Over Mining in Antique
Senator Loren Legarda has once again voiced her strong opposition to the proposed mining operations in Antique, emphasizing the need for sustainable development instead. Speaking at the Philippine Resilience Awards at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on November 25, 2024, and further elaborating on February 10, 2025, Legarda highlighted the dangers that mining…
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Senator Legarda Proposes New Bill to Support Disaster Risk Reduction Workers
In response to the growing challenges posed by climate change, Senator Loren Legarda has introduced Senate Bill 2927, known as the Magna Carta for Public Disasters Risks Reduction and Management (DRRM) workers. The bill aims to acknowledge and enhance the welfare of DRRM workers in the Philippines, a nation frequently ranked highest on the World…
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Senator Urges Immediate Action on Triple Planetary Crisis
MANILA – The urgent need for action against the triple planetary crisis, which includes climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss, was emphasized by Senator Loren Legarda in a recent statement. She highlighted that these environmental challenges are not looming threats but are currently impacting the Philippines severely. Legarda, who serves as a global champion for…
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Senator Urges Immediate Action on Triple Planetary Crisis in the Philippines
MANILA – Senator Loren Legarda has issued a strong call for immediate and coordinated action to tackle the triple planetary crisis, which includes climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss, severely impacting the Philippines. In a recent statement, Legarda emphasized that this crisis is not a looming threat but a current reality with significant consequences for…
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Senator Legarda Calls on PhilHealth to Leverage Surplus for Enhanced Healthcare Services
Senator Loren Legarda has called upon the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to make use of its substantial surplus to broaden its health benefit packages and address deficiencies in public healthcare access. This appeal was made during a Senate hearing on December 18, following the decision to cut a P74-billion government subsidy for PhilHealth in…
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Senator Legarda Advocates for Cultural Diplomacy and Climate Action in Philippine Foreign Policy
Senator Loren Legarda recently shared her vision for a new direction in Philippine foreign policy, emphasizing the importance of cultural diplomacy and climate action. Speaking at the Department of Foreign Affairs, she highlighted how these two elements are deeply connected, both drawing from the power of storytelling, shared human experiences, and collective efforts. Legarda proposed…
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Senator Legarda Urges Cultural Continuity at Kislap-Diwa 2024 Event
Senator Loren Legarda (Image: Senate PRIB) MANILA – At the Kislap-Diwa 2024: Engkuwentro event, Senator Loren Legarda emphasized the critical role of cultural transmission to future generations, underscoring its importance in fostering national pride and identity. The event, which took place at the National Museum of Natural History’s Education Hall, was a gathering of artists…
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