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LEGARDA: CHOCOLATE HILLS IS A PROTECTED AREA

In the last few days, a viral post about a resort lodged between haycock hills in Sagbayan, Bohol, within the Chocolate Hills Natural Monument (CHNM) earned the ire of both officials and netizens. The drone video in the post clearly showed an operational resort and the extent of its development right on the foothills. The […]

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LEGARDA BATS FOR SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda 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 […]

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ENFORCE LAWS ADVANCING WOMEN’S RIGHTS – LEGARDA

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 […]

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LEGARDA NOTES ROLE OF WOMEN IN CLIMATE ACTION

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda made a reminder 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 […]

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LEGARDA GIVES 1,400 QC RESIDENTS LIVELIHOOD AID

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda provided P30 million to around 1,400 Quezon City residents through the DOLE Kabuhayan program. “Lubos kaming naniniwala na ang aming iniabot ay makatutulong upang makadagdag sa kabuhayan ng ating mga kababayang nangangailangan nito,” Legarda said. “With our livelihood assistance, we give them an opportunity to help them dig themselves […]

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LEGARDA BACKS MINIMUM WAGE HIKE

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda expressed her support for a bill increasing the daily minimum wage by P100 in the private sector to uplift families from poverty. Legarda co-authored and co-sponsored Senate Bill 2534, which the Senate passed on second reading. “It is high time we increase the minimum wage across the board in […]

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LEGARDA BRINGS BACK BAYONG-ALL-YOU-CAN TO SENATE

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda once again brought back the Bayong-All-You-Can to the Senate and distributed 2.5 tons of rescue produce through Rural Rising Philippines (RuRi), a non-profit organization founded by spouses Ace and Andie Estrada from Baguio City. Among the crops distributed for this year’s BAYC are upo, yellow corn, eggplant, cucumber, sugar […]

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LEGARDA OPENS EXHIBIT PROMOTING PINYAPEL PULP

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda led the opening of the Pinyapel Special Setting exhibit at the Senate building’s second floor lobby in Pasay City. Legarda’s office, along with the Design Center of the Philippines (DCP), partnered with the aim to optimize the potential of agricultural waste and overlook resources as raw materials through innovative […]

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LEGARDA BACKS PASIG RIVER URBAN DEV’T PROJECT

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda expressed her full support and commitment towards the protection of the country’s natural resources and environment as she joined fellow public servants and the private sector at the launching of the Pasig River Development Project in the City of Manila with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza […]

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LEGARDA BRINGS STARLINK TO ILOCOS NORTE

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda emphasized the importance of strengthening digital infrastructure and its crucial role in creating endless opportunities for Filipinos amidst technological advancements across the country as more installation of Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) through Starlink units were launched in the province of Ilocos Norte through her efforts. “In this digital age, access […]