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EMULATE RIZAL’S EXEMPLARY TRAITS – VILLAR

Senator Cynthia Villar is urging local government leaders to emulate the exemplary traits of Dr. Jose Rizal, who she said is an inspiration for all Filipinos especially among the youth. “Mapalad kayo dahil hindi na ninyo kailangan lumayo pa mula dito sa Calamba para humanap ng ehemplo na pwede ninyo tularan –walang iba kung hindi […]

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REOPENING OF FRANKFURT CONSULATE TO STRENGTHEN PH-GERMANY RELATIONS – LEGARDA

Senator Loren Legarda sees the continued strengthening of the bilateral relations between the Philippines and Germany with the reopening of the Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Frankfurt. Legarda was recently the guest of honor at the inauguration of the reopened PCG in Frankfurt. The event coincided with the Consulate’s celebration of the 121st anniversary of […]

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I’M SATISFIED WITH BORACAY REHAB – VILLAR

Senator Cynthia Villar, chairperson of the committee on environment and natural resources, has expressed satisfaction over the rehabilitation of Boracay Island. Villar recently administered the oath of re-elected Iloilo City councilors Ed Peñaredondo, Candice Tupas, Lyndon Acap, and Mandrie Malabor; re-elected Iloilo Vice Governor Christine Garin; and several elected members of Iloilo province’s Sangguniang Panlalawigan […]

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MALOLOS BUSINESS DISTRICT PROJECT TO BENEFIT BULAKENYO BUSINESSES, ENTREPRENEURS – VILLAR

A 12-hectare business district, which is seen to provide job opportunities not only to Bulakenyos but also to residents from nearby provinces, will soon rise in the City of Malolos. Senator Cynthia Villar, together with Governor Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado and Vice Gov. Daniel Fernando and Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC) president and chief executive officer Frederick Go, […]

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UNITE FOR PHILIPPINES TO ACHIEVE INCLUSIVE GROWTH – LEGARDA

As the nation celebrates the 121st anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine Independence, Senator Loren Legarda is urging Filipinos to unite in making sure that our country achieves inclusive, resilient and sustainable growth so that every citizen will be free from poverty. “Freedom is not only the absence of an oppressor. We have won against […]

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PROMOTE GENDER EQUALITY IN OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES CONSERVATION – LEGARDA

In celebration of this year’s World Oceans Day and Coral Triangle Day, Senator Loren Legarda is pushing for the promotion of gender equality in the sustainable conservation of our oceans and marine resources by encouraging more women participation in marine research, policy and decision-making processes, advocacy communications, and project management. Legarda said “Gender and the […]

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EU CONFERS AWARD OF DISTINCTION ON LEGARDA

The European Union (EU) Delegation in Manila, led by Ambassador Franz Jessen, has conferred on Senator Loren Legarda a special award for her contribution in strengthening Philippines-EU bilateral relations. The Award of Distinction by the EU was bestowed on Legarda to honor her work as Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and her […]

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JUDGES-AT-LARGE BILL TO EASE OVERLOAD OF COURT CASES – GORDON

Senator Dick Gordon has expressed confidence that the overload of cases in trial courts across the country will soon be eased with the enactment into law of Senate Bill No. 2065 or the Judges-at-Large Act of 2018. Senate Bill No. 2065 which Gordon authored and sponsored, seeks to create 100 positions for regional trial judges-at-large […]

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CONTRIBUTE IN IMPROVING AIR QUALITY – LEGARDA

In celebration of this year’s World Environment Day, Senator Loren Legarda is urging everyone to contribute in the improvement of air quality by implementing environmental laws and avoiding causes of air pollution in households, industries, and workspaces. Legarda said World Environment Day which is marked every June 5, seeks to encourage worldwide awareness and action […]

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DECLINE OF UNEMPLOYMENT, UNDEREMPLOYMENT RATES A GOOD SIGN – VILLANUEVA

Senator Joel Villanueva has welcomed the latest government data on the continued decline of unemployment and underemployment rates as a “positive sign” that efforts to generate jobs for Filipinos continue to matter. The April 2019 Labor Force Survey by the Philippine Statistics Authority showed that unemployment dropped to 5.1 percent from 5.5 percent while underemployment […]