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Philippines Receives Investment Upgrade from Fitch Ratings – LEGARDA

Senator Loren Legarda congratulated the Administration’s economic team as she welcomed the investment upgrade of the Philippines’ Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) from its 2013 rating of “BBB-” to “BBB” issued by the credit rating agency Fitch Ratings. The new rating provides the country with a “stable” outlook, which means that the “upside and downside […]

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Social Services Programs Get Largest Slice of the Budget Pie – LEGARDA

  The Senate has approved the P3.767 trillion 2018 national budget with the bulk of the national budget allocated for the government’s various social services programs. With 16 affirmative votes, zero negative vote and no abstention, the Senate passed on third and final reading House Bill No. 6215, which was sponsored by Senator Loren Legarda, […]

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The Philippines’ Third Year in the Venice Biennale After 51 Years of Absence – LEGARDA

  The Philippines has successfully completed its third consecutive participation in the Venice Biennale as it concludes The Spectre of Comparison, the Philippine Pavilion at the 2017 Venice Art Biennale. The 2017 Philippine Pavilion, curated by Joselina Cruz and featuring the works of Lani Maestro and Manuel Ocampo, completed a six-month run at the Artiglierie […]

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Battle to Stop Abuse Against Women and Children Far From Over – LEGARDA

  In observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women last November 25, Senator Loren Legarda said the battle to stop abuse against women and children is far from over. “Violence against women is one of the most pervasive human rights abuses in the country despite laws to prevent it. It […]

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Synthesize Fragmented Adaptation and Mitigation Efforts Against Climate Change – LEGARDA

  In observance of this year’s Climate Change Consciousness Week, Senator Loren Legarda encouraged stronger convergence among national agencies, local government units, climate advocates, and stakeholders to synthesize fragmented adaptation and mitigation efforts into a cohesive action plan that will support the Philippines’ transition towards a climate-smart and climate-resilient nation. Legarda, Chair of the Senate […]

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Attract Low-Carbon Investments from Private Sector – LEGARDA

  Senator Loren Legarda emphasized the need for the government to foster an enabling environment that would attract low-carbon investments from the private sector and address the uncertainties and risks that restrain lending institutions and private banks from engaging in these mitigation investments. Legarda, Head of the Philippine Delegation to the 23rd Session of the […]

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Strengthen Information, Education and Communication Programs About the Environment – LEGARDA

  Senator Loren Legarda urged agencies of government to strengthen information, education and communication programs about the environment to bring all sectors and citizens together in protecting, restoring and enhancing environmental quality. Legarda, co-author of the Environmental Awareness and Education Act, made the statement in celebration of National Environmental Awareness Month this November. “We are […]

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Rice Self-Sufficiency Possible – LEGARDA

  In observance of National Rice Awareness Month this November, Senator Loren Legarda said it is possible to achieve rice self-sufficiency through public awareness and stronger government support for farmers. Legarda expressed support for the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) program to encourage the public to eat only the right proportion of rice and try other […]

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Bereaved Families of Slain Soldiers and Policemen to Get Financial Support – LEGARDA

  Senator Loren Legarda lauded all the military troops and police personnel who fought in Marawi, which eventually led to the city’s liberation from terrorists. Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, also assured that the bereaved families of slain soldiers and policemen would be given financial support as mandated under the law. “We […]

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Full Payment of Pension Arrears for World War II Veterans – LEGARDA

  Senator Loren Legarda said that the proposed 2018 national budget includes funding for the pension of centenarians and the full payment of the pension arrears for surviving spouses of deceased World War II veterans. Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, said, “For the second year in a row, we are funding the […]